NT21 Network Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	2 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	14

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.

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

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.

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

Program Courses

First Term

CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3

Second Term

CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST	Operating Systems Elective	3

Pre-requisites

All pre-requisite 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 five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.