Associate in Science: Computer Network Systems Engineering
The Computer Network Systems Engineering program prepares students with a strong foundation in networking and have courses aligned with Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA. Students will have intermediate-level skills for help desk or technical support employment.
Required Courses for Computer Network Systems Engineering – AS Degree
Title |
Description |
Comment |
*Certification |
U |
Format |
Diff |
Block 1 foundational courses and can be taken concurrently – Complete all courses in Block 1Block 1 Recommended Sequence |
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M06 |
PC Management A+ |
CompTIA A+ Pro Exam 220- 1001+1002 |
Yes |
4 |
Online |
1 |
|
M05 |
Lan/Wan + Security |
Reviews Lan and Wan Networking + Security Intro |
No |
4 |
Online |
1 |
|
M01 |
Network+ Foundations |
CompTIA Network+ Pro Exam N10-007 |
Yes |
4 |
Online |
2 |
Block 2 – After completion of Block 1 courses, complete all Block 2 courses |
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M13 |
TCP/IP Protocols |
Internet Protocols + Wireshark Labs |
No |
4 |
Online |
2 |
|
M18 |
Cisco 1&2 |
ICND1 Prep Exam 100-105 |
Yes |
4 |
Hybrid |
3 |
|
M30 |
Windows Admin |
Microsoft Windows 10 Exam 70- 697/8 |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
2 |
|
M31 |
Windows Server |
Microsoft Server Exam 70-740 series |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
3 |
|
M82 |
Security+ Foundations |
CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501 |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
2 |
|
M80 |
Internship |
Complete near end of Education Plan |
No |
1 |
Class |
2 |
Legend – *Cert=Certification, U=Units, Diff=Difficulty Level, 3 is very hard, 2 is hard, 1 is foundational.
Block 3 – Complete 2 additional courses for CNSE AS Degree (Select 2 courses) from Block 3
Title |
Description |
Comment |
*Certification |
U |
Format |
Diff |
|
Block 3 courses are electives. Complete 2 courses based on interest. |
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|
M19 |
Cisco 3&4 |
ICND2 Prep Exam 200-105 |
Yes |
4 |
Hybrid |
3 |
|
M55 |
Linux+ Admin |
CompTIA Exam XKO-004 |
Yes |
3 |
Hybrid |
2 |
|
M57 |
Linux Scripting |
Python Scripting |
No |
2 |
Class |
2 |
|
M58 |
Cloud Databases |
AWS RDS and DynamoDB |
Yes |
2 |
Online |
2 |
|
M67 |
VMware |
VMware Exam VCP-DCV 2019 |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
2 |
|
M84 |
Cert Ethical Hacker |
EC-Council CEH Exam 312-50 |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
3 |
|
M86 |
Palo Alto Firewalls |
Firewall Admin PCCSA Exam |
Yes |
3 |
Class |
3 |
|
M100 |
Cert Sec Analyst |
CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-001 |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
2 |
|
M105 |
Cloud Practitioner |
AWS Cloud Practitioner |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
2 |
|
M106 |
Cloud Architect |
AWS cloud Architect |
Yes |
3 |
Online |
3 |
Students begin program with Block 1 courses, then complete Block 2 courses. Students can continue with any Block 2 courses once Block 1 foundational courses are completed.
Disclaimer: Students should seek advisement for Education Plan from Moorpark College Counseling to ensure Degree Credits, Graduation Timelines, and approvals of needed Course Substitution Petitions.