Computer Networking Multi-Platform
A.S. Degree Computer Applications · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The requirements for an associate degree in Computer Networking Multi-Platform may be satisfied by completing the Computer Networking Multi-Platform certificate, 21 units of general education requirements, and sufficient elective credits to total 60 units (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements). Students who complete the associate degree have enhanced employability in several fields, and are well prepared for entry-level career opportunities in areas such as computer repair, service, maintenance, and installation of computer network hardware and software. The associate degree will also provide students with a broad range of knowledge with which to evaluate and appreciate the physical environment, culture, and society in which they live, with the ability to think and communicate clearly and effectively. Except in cases of a prerequisite requirement, it is not required that courses be taken in exactly this sequence; they are recommended in this order to facilitate success.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Networking Multi-Platform AS: Complete all of the following | 31 | |
| Required Courses: Complete all of the following | 28 | |
| CA 107 | Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support | 4 |
| CA 151 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| CA 153 | Windows Installation and System Support | 3 |
| CA 157 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
| CA 159 | SUSE Linux Server Administration | 3 |
| CA 171 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| CA 175 | Administering Windows Server | 3 |
| CA 176 | Windows Server Networking | 3 |
| CA 182 | Network Security | 3 |
| Program Electives | 3 | |
| CA 103 | Introduction to Computers and Digital Technology | 3 |
| CA 131 | Relational Database Management and Design | 3 |
| CA 132 | Oracle SQL Database Management | 3 |
| CA 183 | Security Countermeasures | 3 |
Recommended Pathway
Computer Networking Multi-Platform AS
First Semester (15-16 units)
- CA107 - Microcomputer Hardware and Software Support (4)
- STATC1000 - Introduction to Statistics (4)
- Any AVC GE Area 2 (3)
- CA151 - Microcomputer Operating System (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- General Elective (1)
Second Semester (15 units)
- CA153 - Windows Installation and System Support (3)
- CA171 - Introduction to Networking (3)
- CA175 - Administering Windows Server (3)
- MUSC103 - History of Rock 'n Roll (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
- BUS212 - Women and Minorities in Business (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)
Third Semester (15 units)
- CA157 - Introduction to Linux (3)
- CA176 - Windows Server Networking (3)
- CA182 - Network Security (3)
- COMMC1000 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
- General Elective (3)
Fourth Semester (15 units)
- CA159 - SUSE Linux Server Administration (3)
- CA183 - Security Countermeasures (3)
- BIOL104 - Environmental Biology (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
- Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
- General Elective (3)