Networking Specialist NS14, Diploma

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.

Program Approval

The CIS program is a Certified CISCO Network Academy.

The CIS program is a member of the Microsoft IT Academy.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
60 55 34 N/A

Location(s)

Golden Isles

Jesup

Waycross

 

Course Title Change to CIST 2451, 2452, 2453, and 2454.  See Addendum

Basic Skills Courses

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

OR

CIST 1135Operating Systems & Virtual/Cloud Computing

4

CIST 1122Hardware Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

CIST
Elective

9

Introductory-Level Networking Class - Choose one of the following:

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2451: If not used as a Cisco Specialization course

Specializations - Choose One of the Following:

Microsoft Specialization 8M42

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412MS Server Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST 2413Microsoft Server Networking

4

 

CIST 2414Windows Server Identity Services

4

OR

CIST 2420MS Exchange Server

4

Cisco Exploration Specialization 8C12

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing, & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

Total Credit Hours: 54