Computer Technology (Networking) - Associate of Applied Science

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(60-63 credits)

Degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.  If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

The New Mexico General Education Requirements can be found in the section titled, “Transfer Among New Mexico Institutions of Higher Education".

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 212-14
This degree requires courses from Areas I, III and IV; students must select one course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements.
Area I: Communications
Composition I (grade of C- or better required) 34
Area II: Mathematics
Area III: Laboratory Sciences
Select one course from the following:
Modern Computing in Practice 34
The Planets Lecture & Laboratory 34
Survey of Physics with Lab 34
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3
4
Algebra-Based Physics II
and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 3
4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select one course from the following:
Introduction to Criminal Justice 33
Survey of Economics 33
Macroeconomic Principles 33
Principles of Microeconomics 33
Introduction to Psychology 33
Introduction to Sociology 33
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 33
Representing Women Across Cultures 33
General Education Elective
ENGL 2210GProfessional and Technical Communication Honors 33
or ENGL 2221G Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
Core Requirements
Select one course from the following:3-4
Intermediate Algebra 33
Introduction to Statistics 33
Business Mathematics3
College Algebra 33
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 34
Applications of Calculus I 33
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 34
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 34
OR Appropriate Technology-Related Math Course
Major Requirements
Technical Requirements
CTEC 120IT Infrastructure Support I3
or CTEC 127 Introduction to Internet of Things
or OECS 185 PC Maintenance and Repair I
CTEC 130Linux Workstation3
or OECS 204 Linux Operating System
CTEC 135Windows Workstation3
or OECS 207 Windows
CTEC 140Introduction to Database Design3
or OECS 220 Database Application and Design
CTEC 180Introduction to Networking 43-4
or OECS 261 Introduction to Networks
or E T 153 Fundamentals of Networking Communications
or E T 155 Network Operating Systems I
or E T 273 Advanced Networking Communications
CTEC 220Internship3
or OECS 221 Internship I
CTEC 290Network Security3
or CTEC 285 Connecting Networks
or OECS 269 Network Security
Select one course from the following:3-4
Introduction to Database Management3
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Mobile Application Programming3
Mobile Application Development
JAVA Programming3
Java Programming I
Java Programming
C++ Programming3
C++ Programming I
C++ Programming
Python Programming3
Visual Basic Programming3
Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems3
OR Any Appropriate C S Course (EXCLUDING C S 110/BCIS 1110 and courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.)
Concentration Coursework
Select 16 credits from the following (EXCLUDING courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.):16
Introduction to Database Management3
Structured Query Language (SQL)
Python Programming3
Routing and Switching Essentials3-4
Essentials of Routing and Switching
Introduction to Linux Server Administration3
Linux Server
Introduction to Windows Server Administration3
Windows Server
Scaling Networks3-4
Network Fundamentals
Connecting Networks3-4
Network Routing Protocols
Networking Operating Systems II 43
Data Communications and Networks I3
Data Communications and Networks II3
Total Credits60-63
1

Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. 

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. 

3

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

4

Some courses not currently taught at DACC. Please refer to Class Schedule for a listing of courses taught at DACC.

(60-63 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Degree requires a minimum of 60 credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.  If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all Major Requirements courses and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 63 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 1 4
Composition I
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose one from the following: 3
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Survey of Economics
Macroeconomic Principles
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Representing Women Across Cultures
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Choose one from the following: 3-4
Intermediate Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Applications of Calculus I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Business Mathematics
OR Appropriate Technology-Related Math Course
CTEC 120
IT Infrastructure Support I
or Introduction to Internet of Things
or PC Maintenance and Repair I
3
CTEC 135
Windows Workstation
or Windows
3
 Credits16-17
Semester 2
General Education - Choose one course from different NM General Education Areas II, V, or VI in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. 3-4
Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one from the following: 4
The Planets Lecture & Laboratory
Modern Computing in Practice
Survey of Physics with Lab
Algebra-Based Physics I
and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
Algebra-Based Physics II
and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab
CTEC 130
Linux Workstation
or Linux Operating System
3
CTEC 140
Introduction to Database Design
or Database Application and Design
3
Approved Computer-Related Elective - Choose one from the following: 3
Introduction to Database Management
or Structured Query Language (SQL)
Mobile Application Programming
or Mobile Application Development
JAVA Programming
or Java Programming I
or Java Programming
C++ Programming
or C++ Programming I
or C++ Programming
Python Programming
Visual Basic Programming
Fundamentals of Cloud Based Data Systems
OR Any Appropriate C S Course (EXCLUDING C S 110/BCIS 1110 and courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements.)
 Credits16-17
Semester 3
General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - English Compostion Level 2 3
Professional and Technical Communication Honors
or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
Concentration Courses (choose three) - Select 9 credits from the following (EXCLUDING courses used to fulfill Technical/Major Requirements): 9
Introduction to Database Management
or Structured Query Language (SQL)
Python Programming
Routing and Switching Essentials
or Essentials of Routing and Switching
Introduction to Linux Server Administration
or Linux Server
Introduction to Windows Server Administration
or Windows Server
Scaling Networks
or Network Fundamentals
Connecting Networks
or Network Routing Protocols
Networking Operating Systems II
Data Communications and Networks I
Data Communications and Networks II
Choose one from the following: 3-4
Introduction to Networking
Fundamentals of Networking Communications
Network Operating Systems I
Advanced Networking Communications
Introduction to Networks
 Credits15-16
Semester 4
Concentration Courses (choose one) - Select 4 credits from the list of Concentration Courses in Semester 2. 4
CTEC 220
Internship
or Internship I
3
CTEC 290
Network Security
or Connecting Networks
or Network Security
3
Approved Computer-Related Elective - A list of approved electives can be found in Semester 2. 3
 Credits13
 Total Credits60-63