NS14 Networking Specialist Diploma

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 54

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

  • Submit completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post - secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope;
  • Meet assessment requirements.

Prerequisites

All Prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a ‘C’ grade.

Course Expiration

To ensure that students graduate with current skills in Computer Information Systems all CIST courses must be taken within five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Please note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

Choose one Networking Specialization:

Microsoft Windows Specialization

First Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Second Term

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2451Cisco Network Fundamentals

4

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Third Term

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Services

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Fourth Term

CIST 1122Hardware Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Fifth Term

CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

CISCO CCNA Specialization

First Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Second Term

CIST 1122Hardware Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Third Term

CIST 2451Cisco Network Fundamentals

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Fourth Term

CIST 2452Cisco Routing & Switching Essentials

4

CIST 2453Cisco Scaling Networks

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Fifth Term

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Linux Specialization

First Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Second Term

CIST 1122Hardware Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

Third Term

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Fourth Term

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Fifth Term

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Specific Occupational Elective (3)

Microsoft Windows Specialization and CISCO CCNA Specialization

If students choose to take both Networking specializations together: be advised the credit hours are 61.

Program Courses

First Term
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Second Term
CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2451Cisco Network Fundamentals

4

Third Term
CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Services

4

CIST 2452Cisco Routing & Switching Essentials

4

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Fourth Term
CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure

4

CIST 2453Cisco Scaling Networks

4

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Fifth Term
CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

CIST 1122Hardware Installation & Maintenance

4

Specific Occupational Elective

Required

CIST 1200Database Management

4

CIST 1220Structured Query Language (SQL)

4

CIST 1305Program Design and Development

3

CIST 1510Web Development I

3

CIST 2122A+ Preparation

3

CIST 2222Administering Microsoft SQL Server

4

CIST 2224Designing & Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Services

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure

4

CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator

4

CIST 2451Cisco Network Fundamentals

4

CIST 2452Cisco Routing & Switching Essentials

4

CIST 2453Cisco Scaling Networks

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

CIST 2471CCNP ROUTE: Implementing IP Routing

4

CIST 2472CCNP Switch: Implementing IP Switching

4

CIST 2473CCNP TSHOOT: Maintaining & Troubleshooting IP Networks

4

CIST 2510Web Technologies

3

CIST 2611Implementation Internet/Intranet Firewalls

4

CIST 2921IT Analysis, Design, & Project Management

4

CIST 2991CIST Internship I

3

FOSC 2039Computer Forensics

5

 

Programming courses approved by Advisor

Note: It is suggested that students take both of the networking specialty tracks. This will meet the requirements of the networking electives.