Networking Specialist Diploma NS14
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 with either a CISCO or Microsoft specialization.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
224 |
| Writing: |
236 |
| Arithmetic: |
229 |
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1135 | Operating Systems and Virtual /Cloud Computing 4500 | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| XXXX 0001 | CIS Elective Courses | 9 |
Introductory-Level Networking Class - Select one of the following three courses
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST 2441 | | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks- Cisco | 4 |
Select Microsoft or Cisco Specialization
Microsoft Specialization
Cisco Exploration Specialization
Choose one of the following two courses
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks- Cisco | 4 |
| XXXX 0000 | CIS Networking Elective | 4 |
Minimum length of program: 5 semesters
Total Credit Hours: 54