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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

XXXX 0004CIS Elective Courses

12

Introductory-Level Networking Class - Select one of the following three courses

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks- Cisco

4

Select Microsoft, Cisco or AWS Cloud Computing Specialization

Microsoft Specialization

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Srv

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure

4

XXXX 0000MS Elective

4

Cisco Exploration Specialization

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

Cloud Computing Specialization

CIST 2480AWS Cloud Foundations

4

CIST 2481AWS Cloud Architecting

4

CIST 2482AWS Cloud Developing

4

CIST XXXXCloud Elective

4

Minimum length of program: 5 semesters

Total Credit Hours: 54