General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

Computer Networking

• General Information
• Networking Technology: Cisco - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Networking Technology: Cisco Certificate
• Networking Administration: Cisco Certificate
• Microsoft Product Specialist Certificate
• Microsoft Systems Administration Certificate
• Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate
• Microsoft Networking Technology - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Cisco Course Information: David Jenkins
Phone: 623.845.3572

For Microsoft Course Information: C. Ray Esparza
Phone: 623.845.3237

Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. Glendale Community College, a Cisco Networking Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by certified Cisco Academy instructors.

Glendale Community College, Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Program provider, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

www.gc.maricopa.edu/technology
www.gc.maricopa.edu/business/microsoft

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Networking Technology: Cisco
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 65 credits

Program Description: A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Associate in Applied Science in Networking Technology: Cisco provides training for a supervisory position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs); use the MS-DOS operating systems; troubleshoot problems with various common hardware and software configurations; perform administrative tasks in a network; develop methods for customer service; and describe the basic components of electronic systems. Courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco networking Administrator will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs) , and Wide Area Networks (WANs). Additional skills that are necessary include using the M-DOS operating systems, troubleshooting problems with various common hardware and software configurations, performing administrative tasks in a network, developing methods for customer service, and utilizing electronic systems.

Job Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Administrators are outstanding.

Note: A course cannot be used to satisfy both the Required Course and Restricted Electives area.

Required Courses: 25 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Area. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System I + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep    CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service                   Skills for IT Professionals    CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) or    CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and + CIS126BA UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and + CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) or + CIS191 Novell NetWare System Administration (3) or + MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies + CNT160 Cisco Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing + CNT170 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies    ELT100 Survey of Electronics

1 credit 3 1 3 4 4 3 3 3

Restricted Electives: 15 (credits)

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) or    CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3)    CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) or    CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and + CIS126BA UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and + CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) or + CIS191 Novell NetWare System Administration (3) or + MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3) + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or    MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3) + CIS270 Essentials of Network and Information Security + CIS296WA Cooperative Education (1) or + CIS296WB Cooperative Education (2) or + CIS296WC Cooperative Education (3) or + CIS296WD Cooperative Education (4)    CIS298AA Special Projects (1) or    CIS298AB Special Projects (2) or    CIS298AC Special Projects (3) + MST145 Microsoft Client System Administration + MST240 Microsoft Transmission                    Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

3 credits 3 3 3 1-4 1-3 3 3

General Education Requirements: 25 (credits)

Core: 15 (credits) First-Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) Oral Communication:    COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) or    COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) or + COM230 Small Group Communication (3) Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or    Equivalent by assessment. Mathematics: + MAT102 Mathematical Concepts/Applications (3) Distribution: 10 (credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:    Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences:    Any approved course, see here. Natural Sciences:    Any approved course, see here.

6 credits 3 3 3 3 3 4

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Networking Technology: Cisco Certificate / 21 credits

Program Description: A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Certificate of Completion in Networking Technology: Cisco provides training for a supervisory position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). The courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco Certified Networking Associate will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Associates are outstanding.

Required Courses: 21 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Area. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System I + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep    CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) or    CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and + CIS126BA UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and + CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) or + CIS191 Novell NetWare System Administration (3) or + MST150 Microsoft Windows Professional (3)    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies + CNT160 Cisco Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing + CNT170 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies

1 credit 3 3 4 4 3 3

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Networking Administration: Cisco Certificate / 14 credits

Program Description: A Cisco Systems recognized Regional or Local Academy, prepares students for industry-recognized certification. The curriculum is taught by Cisco Systems Certified Professionals. The Certificate of Completion in Networking Administration: Cisco provides training for a position working with Cisco Systems networking and Internet hardware. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components, advanced routing protocols, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs). The courses in the program also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examination.

Job Description: A Cisco Certified Networking Associate will be required to perform various tasks such as designing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and components, Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Job Opportunities: Cisco Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of networking and Internet hardware and has seen tremendous growth of market share. The employment opportunities for trained Networking Associates are outstanding.

Required Courses: 14 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the Required Area. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies + CNT160 Cisco Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing + CNT170 Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies

4 credits 4 3 3

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Microsoft Product Specialist Certificate / 14-15 credits

Program Description: The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Product Specialist provides training for an entry-level position working with Windows networks. Knowledge and skills are developed to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows servers and Windows client workstations. The courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Product Specialist will be required to perform various tasks such as installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, and working with system administrators and end users.

Program Prerequisites: 3 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or    Permission of Department or Division

3 credits

Required Courses: 14-15 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Note: Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or    CNT140 Cisco Networking Fundamentals (4) or    MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3)    MST150 Any MST150 course + MST152 Any MST152 course

1 credit 3 3-4 3 4

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Microsoft Systems Administration Certificate / 20-21 credits

Program Description: The Certificate of Completion in the Microsoft Systems Administration provides training for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on current Microsoft Server operating systems. Courses in the program also prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations.

Job Description: The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) will be required to implement, to manage, and to troubleshoot networks containing messaging services, file and print servers, and firewalls in addition to configuring Internet access, to enabling remote access for users, and to managing client computers.

Program Prerequisites: 3 (credits)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or Permission of Department or Division

3 credits

Required Courses: 20-21 credits

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Note: Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) or    MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3)    MST150 Any MST150 course + MST152 Any MST152 course + MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure + MST232 Managing a Windows Network Environment

1 credit 3 3-4 3 4 3 3

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Microsoft Systems Engineer Certificate / 32-33 credits

Program Description: The Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Systems Engineer provides training for an intermediate- to supervisory-level position working with Windows networks. The program develops skills to install, configure, customize, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows servers, Windows client workstations, Microsoft Backoffice products. Courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Systems Engineer will be required to perform various tasks such as developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, training end users, and working as a system administrator.

Program Prerequisites: 3 credits

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program.

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or Permission of Department or Division 3

3 credits

Required Courses: 32-33 credits

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Note: Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. (+) indicates course prerequisites.

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) or    MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3)    MST150 Any MST150 course + MST152 Any MST152 course + MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure + MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services + MST232 Managing a Windows Network Environment + MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration + MST253 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000                     Directory Services Infrastructure (3) or + MST259 Designing Windows Network Security (3) + MST255 Designing Windows Network Infrastructure

1 credit 3 3-4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Microsoft Networking Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) / 62 credits

Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science in Microsoft Networking Technology provides training for a supervisory-level position working with Windows networks. The program develops skills to implement a network infrastructure and install, configure, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows server and Windows client workstations. Courses in the program also help to prepare for Microsoft Certified Product Specialist (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) examinations. The curriculum is taught by Microsoft Certified Professionals.

Job Description: A Microsoft Networking administrator will be required to perform various tasks such as developing a local area network, installing and configuring software, creating and managing user and group accounts, analyzing and optimizing system performance, troubleshooting system and printing problems, interoperating with various operating systems, working with local area networks as well as metropolitan area networks and wide area networks, training end users, and working as a system administrator.

Required Courses: 24-25 credits

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required in the program. Note: Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00.

Note: Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area.

(+) indicates course prerequisites

BPC/CIS121AB MS-DOS Operating System + BPC170 Computer Maintenance I: A+ Prep    CIS102 Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills                    for IT Professionals    CIS126DA UNIX Operating System (3) or    CIS126AA UNIX Operating System: Level I (1) and + CIS126BA UNIX Operating System: Level II (1) and + CIS126CA UNIX Operating System: Level III (1) + CIS190 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3) or    CNT140 Cisco Networking Basics (4) or    MST140 Microsoft Networking Essentials (3)    MST150 Any MST150 course    Course Note: Selected course will not apply in both Required     Courses and Restricted Electives area. + MST152 Any MST152 course    Course Note: Selected course will not apply in both Required     Courses and Restricted Electives area. + MST155 Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure + MST232 Managing a Windows Network Environment

1 credit 3 1 3 3-4 3 4 3 3

Restricted Electives: 13 credits

Students should select thirteen (13) credits from the following courses in consultation with a program advisor

Note: Selected courses will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area.

BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) or    CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) + BPC171 Recycling Used Computer Technology + BPC270 Microcomputer Maintenance II + CIS150 Programming Fundamentals + CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I + CIS162AB C++: Level I (3) or + CIS162AC Visual C++: Level I (3) + CIS191 Novell NetWare System Administration Course Note: Students may select no more than four (4) credits combined from CIS290AA-AC and CIS296WA-WD courses. + CIS290 Computer Information Systems     Internship (Any module) (1-3) or + CIS296 Cooperative Education (Any module) (1-4) + CNT150 Cisco Networking Router Technologies    MST150 Any MST150 course Course Note: Selected course will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area. + MST152 Any MST152 course Course Note: Selected course will not apply in both Required Courses and Restricted Electives area. + MST157 Implementing Windows Directory Services + MST242 Microsoft Exchange Server + MST244 Microsoft SQL Server Administration + MST252 Microsoft Windows Network Upgrade + MST253 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000                     Directory Services Infrastructure + MST254 Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation + MST255 Designing Windows Network Infrastructure + MST259 Designing Windows Network Security    MST298 Special Projects (Any module)

3 credits 1-3 3 3 3 3 3 1-4 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-3

General Education Requirements: 25 Credits

Core: (15 credits) First Year Composition: + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) and + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) or + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) and + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) Oral Communication:    Any approved course, see here. Critical Reading: + CRE101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I (3) or    Equivalent as indicated by assessment Mathematics:    Any approved course, see here. Distribution: (10 credits) Humanities and Fine Arts:    Any approved course, see here. Social and Behavioral Sciences:    Any approved course, see here. Natural Sciences:    Any approved course, see here.

6 credits 3 3 3 3 3 4

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Computer Networking: CNT, MST

Cisco Networking Technology (CNT)

CNT140
Cisco Networking Basics / 4 credits 6 periods
Introduction to the computer networking field. Covers network terminology and protocols, local area networks (LAN), and wide area networks (WAN). Includes Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling and cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and network standards. Preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate examination. Prerequisites: None.

CNT150
Cisco Networking Router Technologies / 4 credits 6 periods
Knowledge of skills to install, configure, customize, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers and components. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT140 or permission of instructor.

CNT160
Cisco Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing / 3 credits 4 periods
Advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), Intermediate routing protocols, Routing Internet Protocol version 2 (RIPv2), Single-area Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Command Line Interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching, Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANS), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Virtual local-area Network Trunking Protcol (VTP). Preparation for Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT150 or permission of instructor.

CNT170
Cisco Wide Area Networks (WAN) Technologies / 3 credits 4 periods
Advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques including Network Address Translation (NAT) Port Address Translation (PAT) and Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP). Also covers Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and terminology, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Dial on Demand Routing (DDR), Frame Relay, and network management. Preparation for Cisco Certified Network Associate certification examination. Prerequisites: CNT160 or permission of instructor.

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Microsoft Technology (MST)

MST140
Microsoft Networking Essentials / 3 credits 4 periods
Emphasis on local area network with overview of wide area networks. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, network architecture, packet structure, topologies, communication standards and protocols, and security issues. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: None. (BPC110 or CIS105, and BPC121AB) suggested but not required.

MST146
Data Modeling and Relational Database Design / 2 credits 3 periods
Top-down, systematic approach to developing a relational database and defining requirements as entities, attributes, and relationships. Developing an entity-relationship (ER) diagram that accurately reflects the business. Mapping the ER diagram to an initial database design. Prerequisites: CIS105, or MST140, or permission of instructor.

MST150XP
Microsoft Windows XP Professional / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills necessary to perform day-to-day administration tasks of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination Prerequisites: None. CIS190, or CNT140, or MST140 suggested but not required.

MST152
Microsoft Windows Server / 4 credits 5 periods
Knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, customize, optimize, network, integrate, and troubleshoot Windows Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Any MST150 course or permission of instructor.

MST155
Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, maintain, and support a Microsoft Windows network infrastructure. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor.

MST157
Implementing Windows Directory Services / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to install, configure, and administer Microsoft Windows Active Directory directory services. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor.

MST171
Microsoft FrontPage / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to analyze, design, build, and implement enterprise Web sites using Microsoft FrontPage. Includes use of ActiveX components, databases, and FrontPage server extensions. Prerequisites: (CIS233BA or CIS233DA) and MST170, or permission of instructor.

MST174
Microsoft Visual InterDev / 3 credits 4 periods
Web site programming tasks to create enterprise-level Web sites that use Component Object Model (COM) components on both the client and the server. Preparation for Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) examination Prerequisites: (CIS233BA or CIS233DA) and MST170, or permission of instructor.

MST232
Managing a Windows Network Environment / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills necessary to administer Windows network operating systems. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: MST140, MST150, and MST152, or permission of instructor.

MST241
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to configure and support an Internet or intranet site using Microsoft Internet Information Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST240 or permission of instructor.

MST242
Microsoft Exchange Server / 4 credits 5 periods
Knowledge and skills required to plan, implement, and administer Microsoft Exchange Server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor.

MST243
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Systems Management Server. Implementation of multiple Systems Management Server sites, collecting hardware and software inventory, distributing software to client computers, managing shared applications, and using remote control functions to diagnose and solve common problems. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: MST152 or permission of instructor.

MST244
Microsoft SQL Server Administration / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and administer Microsoft SQL server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course, or MST170, or permission of instructor.

MST253 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure / 3 credits 4 periods
Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services in an enterprise environment. Prerequisites: Any MST152 course or permission of instructor.

MST254 Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills required to design and implement databases using Microsoft SQL server. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: CIS259, or any MST152 course, or permission of instructor.

MST255 Designing Windows Network Infrastructure / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to create a networking services infrastructure design that supports network applications and the needs of an organization. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST155 or permission of instructor.

MST259 Designing Windows Network Security / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to analyze business requirements and processes to design a security solution for a Microsoft Windows network. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MST157 or permission of instructor.

MST270 Microsoft Solution Architectures / 3 credits 4 periods
Knowledge and skills to analyze business requirements in a given scenario and define technical solution architectures to optimize business results using Microsoft development tools. Prerequisites: (ACC230 or GBS151) and MST170, or permission of instructor.

MST296WA Cooperative Education / 1 credit 5 periods
MST296WB Cooperative Education / 2 credits 10 periods
MST296WC Cooperative Education / 3 credits 15 periods
MST296WD Cooperative Education / 4 credits 20 periods
Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Must be concurrently enrolled in at least one class related to job/co-op subject area; must maintain an enrollment ratio of two (2) hours of credit in other courses for every one (1) hour of Cooperative Education credit (excluding radio and television); a maximum of sixteen (16) hours of Cooperative Education credit is allowable in a college program.

MST298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.

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