# Information Technology—Network Technician (AS Degree)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Information Technology

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/infotech/#nettech

The Network Technician program prepares students to work in the Information Technology industry performing a variety of network related jobs, such as Network Technician, Network Administrator, and Network Engineer. Students learn important skills like installation, configuration and troubleshooting of complex computer networks. This program also prepares students to take Cisco’s CCNA certification, which is the premier industry-recognized certification in data networking.  Many of the courses in this program also help prepare students for other industry recognized certification exams such as the CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications.

For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following three general education patterns:

-   Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

**Required Courses:**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IT 0105 | Computer Network Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 0115 | Server Systems Administration | 3 |
| IT 0120 | Introduction to Information Systems Security | 3 |
| IT 0125 | Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
| IT 0130 | Cisco CCNA 3 Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation | 3 |
| IT 0140 | Implementing Network Security and Firewalls | 3 |
| **Select 3-4 units from the following:** | | 3-4 |
| ↳ IT 0015 | Business Information Systems |  |
| ↳ IT 0075 | Python for Many Uses |  |
| ↳ IT 0080 | IoT - Internet of Things |  |
| ↳ IT 0100 | Information and Communication Technology Essentials |  |
| ↳ IT 0110 | Installing, Configuring and Administering a Client OS |  |
| **Total Units** | | **21-22** |