Networking Specialist Diploma

NS14

Program Description

The Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of mathematics, communication and employability skills as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists. (Program Length: 4 Semesters Minimum)

Students who choose CIST 2461 and CIST 2463 as electives could also complete the Data Center Specialist certificate.

View the Networking Specialist AAS Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Networking specialists

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Curriculum

Essential General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3
Choose ONE of the Following
EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (30 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
CIST 1401 - Computer Networking Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
CIST 1130 - Operating Systems Concepts Credit hours: 3
CIST 1601 - Information Security Fundamentals Credit hours: 3
CIST 1220 - Structured Query Language (SQL) Credit hours: 4
CIST XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 6

Concentrations

And completion of ONE of the following concentrations (16 hours)

Microsoft Concentration (16 Credits)

8M42

CIST 2411 - Microsoft Client Credit hours: 4
CIST 2412 - Microsoft Server Directory Services Credit hours: 4
CIST 2413 - Microsoft Server Infrastructure Credit hours: 4
CIST 2414 - Microsoft Server Administrator Credit hours: 4

Unix/Linux Concentration (16 Credits)

8LS2

CIST 2431 - UNIX/Linux Introduction Credit hours: 4
CIST 2432 - UNIX/Linux Server Credit hours: 4
CIST 2433 - UNIX/Linux Advanced Server Credit hours: 4
CIST 2434 - UNIX/Linux Scripting Credit hours: 4

Cisco Exploration Concentration (16 Credits)

8C12

CIST 2451 - Cisco Network Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
CIST 2452 - Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 2453 - Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless Credit hours: 4
CIST 2454 - CISCO Accessing the WAN Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 54

Elective(s):

Any CIST course(s) not required for program completion

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
CIST 1001 - Computer Concepts Credit hours: 4
CIST 1122 - Hardware Installation and Maintenance Credit hours: 4
ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information. Discuss elective options with the program advisor.