Program Description: The
Computer Information Systems
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 humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral
sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, 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.
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Minimum Required
Age: |
16 |
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High School Diploma or GED
Required: |
Yes
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Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]
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Reading: |
70 |
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English: |
32 |
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Mathematics: |
26 |
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Algebra |
N/A |
Basic Skills Courses:
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ENGL1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
3 |
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MATH1012 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
3 |
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EMPL1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
2 |
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Total Basic Skills Courses: |
8 |
Occupational Courses:
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
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COMP1000 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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CIST1001 |
Computer Concepts |
4 |
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CIST1122 |
Hardware Installation and Maintenance |
4 |
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XXXXxxxx |
CIS Operating Systems Course |
3 |
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Total Occupational Hours: |
14 |
Introductory-Level Networking Class - Select One
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
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CIST1401 |
Computer Networking Fundamentals (Microsoft Specialization Only) |
4 |
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CIST2451 |
CISCO Networking Fundamentals (CISCO or Microsoft Specialization) |
(4) |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
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XXXXxxxx |
CIS Security Course |
3 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
| XXXXxxxx | CIS Elective |
3 |
| XXXXxxxx | CIS Elective |
3 |
| XXXXxxxx | CIS Elective |
3 |
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Total CIS Electives: |
9 |
Select One of the Following Specializations:
Microsoft Specialization:
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
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CIST2411 |
Microsoft Client |
4 |
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CIST2412 |
Microsoft Server Directory Services |
4 |
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CIST2414 |
Microsoft Server Administrator |
4 |
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XXXXxxxx |
MS Elective |
4 |
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Total Microsoft Specialization Hours: |
16 |
CISCO Specialization:
| Course Number | Course Name | Hours |
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CIST2451 |
Cisco Network Fundamentals |
4 |
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CIST2452 |
Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts |
4 |
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CIST2453 |
Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless |
4 |
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CIST2454 |
Cisco Accessing the WAN |
4 |
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Total CISCO Specialization Hours: |
16 |
Total Program Hours: |
50 |
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Program Length: 5 Semesters |
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