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Networking Specialist

Diploma Program
CIN4

Program Description
The networking specialist diploma is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the field of computer information systems. Program graduates receive a networking specialist diploma. (Program Length: 6 Quarters Minimum)

Employment Opportunities
Networking specialists

CURRICULUM

COURSE TITLE NUMBER CREDITS

Essential General Education Core Courses

18

Fundamentals of English I

ENG 1010

5

Fundamentals of English II

ENG 1012

5

Algebraic Concepts

MAT 1013

5

Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

EMP 1000

3

Essential Technical Courses

48

Introduction to Microcomputers

SCT 100

3

Operating Systems Concepts OR

CIS 103

6

PC Operating Systems Concepts

CIS 173

(6)

Program Design and Development

CIS 105

5

Computer Concepts

CIS 106

5

Networking Fundamentals

CIS 1140

6

Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance

CIS 122

7

Completion of any CIS programming language course

CIS XXXX

7

Elective(s)

XXX xxxx

9

And completion of ONE of the following concentrations (24 hours)

Microsoft Windows Concentration

WIN4

24

Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional

CIS 2149

6

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server

CIS 2150

6

Implementing Microsoft Windows Networking Infrastructure

CIS 2153

6

Implementing Microsoft Windows Network Directory

CIS 2154

6

Cisco Network Concentration

CIK4

24

Introduction to LAN and WAN

CIS 2321

6

Introduction to WANs and Routing

CIS 2322

6

Advanced Routers and Switches

CIS 276

6

Wan Design

CIS 277

6

Linux/Unix Concentration

LIX4

24

Introduction to Linux/Unix

CIS 2554

6

Linux/Unix Administration

CIS 2555

6

Linux/Unix Advanced Administration

CIS 2556

6

Linux/Unix Shell Script Programming

CIS 2557

6

Total Hours

90

Elective(s)
Elective choices include any CIS or IFC course, and/ or ELC 118.

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

 
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