Network and Systems Administration

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Network and Systems Administration (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3189
Effective Term
Fall 2026

Pathway Map Options

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Full-time Sequence

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Term 2

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Term 3

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Term 4

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Part-time Sequence

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Term 2

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Term 3

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Term 4

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Term 5

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Term 6

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Term 7

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Term 8

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Courses Not Currently Offered

Glendale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Glendale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa
CIS126DL Linux Operating System Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
CIS238DL Linux System Administration Chandler-Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting Estrella Mountain, Mesa
CIS240DL Linux Network Administration Not currently offered
CIS240RH Red Hat System Administration III Estrella Mountain, Mesa
CIS271DL Linux Security Not currently offered
CIS271RH Red Hat System Administration IV Estrella Mountain, Mesa
CIS275DL Linux Capstone Estrella Mountain
CIS293 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise Not currently offered
CIS294 VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure Not currently offered
CIS295 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage Not currently offered
CNT202 Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration Not currently offered
CNT240 Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core Mesa
CNT240AA Not currently offered
CNT240AB Not currently offered
CNT250 Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services Mesa
CNT250AA Not currently offered
CNT250AB Not currently offered
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Mesa, Phoenix, Rio Salado, South Mountain
ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado
MST160 Azure Administrator Not currently offered
MST260 Microsoft Azure Cloud Development and Operations Not currently offered

Restricted Electives

Students are to select enough Restricted Elective credits to meet a minimum of 60 credits not used to satisfy Required Courses or selected area of emphasis within the Required Courses. Consult with an Academic, Program, or Faculty Advisor to pick courses that align with your career goals

Cisco Electives

CNT140AB Introduction to Networks 4
CNT150AB Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4
CNT160AB Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4
CNT171 CCNA Exam Prep 1
CNT200 CCNP ROUTE: Implementing Cisco IP Routing 4
 
CNT202 Cisco Secure Firewall Appliance Configuration 4 OR
CNT205 Cisco Certified Network Associate Security 4
 
CNT206 Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless 4

Linux Electives

CIS238DL Linux System Administration 3 OR
CIS238RH Red Hat System Administration II 3
 
CIS239DL Linux Shell Scripting 3
 
CIS240DL Linux Network Administration 3 OR
CIS240RH Red Hat Systems Administration III 3
 
CIS275DL Linux Capstone 3

Microsoft Electives

MST+++++ Any MST Microsoft Technology course
CIS121AB Microsoft Command Line Operations 1
CIS121AH Microsoft PowerShell/Command Line Operations 3

Security Electives

CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security 3
ITS110 Information Security Fundamentals 3

VMware Electives

CIS293 VMware ESXI Server Enterprise 3
CIS294 VMware vSphere Operate, Scale and Secure 3
CIS200 VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage 3

Other Information Technology Electives

BPC171 Recycling Used Computer Technology 1-3
CIS111 Ethics in Information Technology 3
CIS124AA Project Management Software: Level I 1
CIS124BA Project Management Software: Level II 1
CIS156 Python Programming: Level I 3
CIS190 Introduction to Networking 3
CIS224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows 3
CIS240 Local Area Network Planning and Design 3
CIS250 Management of Information Systems 3
CIS290++ Computer Information Systems Internship 1-3
CIS296++ Cooperative Education 2-3
CIS298++ Special Projects 1-3
ITS120 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues 3

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.