Network Systems Engineering Technology (Infrastructure Specialization), AS

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Program: AS-25271

The Associate in Science (AS) in Network Systems Engineering Technology (NSET) degree with Infrastructure Specialization prepares the student for a career designing, building, and maintaining network infrastructures. The program uses a combination of hands-on activities and state-of-the-art simulators to provide training across a wide range of skills valued by the Information Technology (IT) industry. Within the program, individuals with different levels of experience work together to create a learning environment conducive to mastering the latest networking technologies. Courses within the program provide preparation for industry certification exams across a broad range of disciplines from CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, and Palo Alto.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is able to:

PLO 1: Apply basic project-management concept design principles and management tools in computing and networking environments.
PLO 2: Demonstrate router and switching configuration skills.
PLO 3: Design, configure, deploy, and manage the Microsoft Server Operating System and Active Directory infrastructure.
PLO 4: Design a firewall for network security.
PLO 5: Demonstrate proper installation of Desktop Operating Systems.
PLO 6: Demonstrate principles related to installation, configuration, account management, and role-based access control; and incorporate virtualization platform-policy implementation, compliance, and trust.
PLO 7: Demonstrate proficiency in designing, securing, and protecting network infrastructures.

General Education Requirements (17 Credits Required)

Communications

ENC 1101 - College Composition I

Mathematics (One Course)

Humanities (One Course)

Social Sciences (One Course)

Natural Sciences (One Course)

Health and Wellness (One Course)

HLP 1081 - Wellness Concepts
HSC 1101 - Wellness: Nutrition, Personal Growth, and Fitness
Note: A student who is interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the future is encouraged to earn 18 credits in General Education by selecting either a four-credit Science class and HLP 1081, or a three-credit Science class and HSC 1101.

NSET Program Shared Core Requirements (25 Credits Required)

Infrastructure Specialization Requirements (18 Credits Required)

Total Program Hours: 60

Civic Literacy Competency

Pursuant to Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code, effective in the Fall 2022 Semester, competency in civic literacy is a requirement for each student receiving an Associate in Science degree. Competency in civic literacy must be demonstrated through one of the two options listed below:

Option 1:

Successful completion of one of the following courses:

AMH 1010 - History of the United States: 1607-1877 (effective in the Fall 2024 Semester)
AMH 1020 - History of the United States: 1877 to the Present
POS 2041 - American National Government

AND

Successful completion of the Florida Civic Literacy Examination with a score of 60% or better.

Option 2:

Completion of one of the following assessments with the score indicated:

The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in U.S. Government and Politics with a score of three or better.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in United States History with a score of four or better.
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) American Government Exam with a score of 50 or better.

Note: All approved accelerated credit is listed in Credit-By-Exam Equivalencies. The Credit-by-Exam section of the Florida State Articulation Committee website provides further details.