Networking Specialist

Mission Statement

Nature of the Work

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Networking Specialist Diploma (Major Code: NS14)

Networking Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: NS13)

CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)

Microsoft Network Administrator Certificate TCC (Major Code: MS11)

PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)

Networking Specialist Diploma (Major Code: NS14)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Location: Athens

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:

8

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
Total Credit Hours:		8

College Requirement

FSSE 1000	First Semester Seminar	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Networking Specialist Major

CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1122	Hardware Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST 1130	Operating Systems Concepts	3
CIST 1305	Program Design and Development	3
CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3
CIST 2411	Microsoft Client	4
CIST 2412	Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST 2413	Microsoft Server Networking	4
CIST 2414	Windows Server Identity Services	4
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	3
Total Credit Hours:		40

Networking Specialist Electives

Students must choose one of the following courses:

CIST 1220	Structured Query Language (SQL)	4
CIST 1510	Web Development I	4
CIST 2129	Computer Database Techniques	4
CIST 2130	Desktop Support Concepts	3
CIST 2311	Visual Basic I	4
CIST 2431	UNIX/Linux Introduction	4
CIST 2602	Network Security	4
CIST 2921	IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management	4
CIST 2751	Game Development I	3
CIST 2752	Game Development II	3
xxxx	EMTX
Total Credit Hours:		3-4

Students must pass all CIST, COMP, and Networking Specialist Elective courses with grades of C or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 54-55