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.


Admission Requirements: 
Minimum Required Age:
16
High School Diploma or GED Required:
Yes

Minimum Test Scores:  [COMPASS]

Reading:
70
English:
32
Mathematics:
26
Algebra
N/A

Basic Skills Courses:
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ENGL1010
Fundamentals of English I 3
MATH1012
Foundations of Mathematics 3
EMPL1000
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
Total Basic Skills Courses:
8

Occupational Courses:
Course Number Course Name Hours
COMP1000
Introduction to Computers 3
CIST1001
Computer Concepts 4
CIST1122
Hardware Installation and Maintenance
4
XXXXxxxx
CIS Operating Systems Course 3
Total Occupational Hours:
14

Introductory-Level Networking Class - Select One
Course Number Course Name Hours
CIST1401
Computer Networking Fundamentals
(Microsoft Specialization Only)
4
CIST2451
CISCO Networking Fundamentals
(CISCO or Microsoft Specialization)
(4)

Course Number Course Name Hours
XXXXxxxx
CIS Security Course
3

Course Number Course Name Hours
XXXXxxxx CIS Elective 3
XXXXxxxx CIS Elective 3
XXXXxxxx CIS Elective 3
Total CIS Electives:
9

Select One of the Following Specializations:
Microsoft Specialization:
Course Number Course Name Hours
CIST2411
Microsoft Client 4
CIST2412
Microsoft Server Directory Services 4
CIST2414
Microsoft Server Administrator 4
XXXXxxxx
MS Elective 4
Total Microsoft Specialization Hours:
16

CISCO Specialization:
Course Number Course Name Hours
CIST2451
Cisco Network Fundamentals
4
CIST2452
Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts
4
CIST2453
Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless
4
CIST2454
Cisco Accessing the WAN 4
Total CISCO Specialization Hours:
16

Total Program Hours:

50
Program Length:  5 Semesters


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