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CIST Networking Specialist Diploma

NS14

Program Purpose : The Computer Information Systems Technology - Networking Specialist diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems Technology - Networking Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as networking specialists.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2
or
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3
CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4
CIST 1122Hardware Installation and Maintenance

4
CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3
CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4
CIST 1601Information Security Fundamentals

3

Complete Two of the Following Specializations:

Linux/UNIX Specialization

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4
CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4
CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4
CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Microsoft Specialization

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4
CIST 2412Microsoft Server Directory Services

4
CIST 2413Microsoft Server Infrastructure

4
CIST 2414Microsoft Server Administrator

4

Cisco Exploration Specialization

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4
CIST 2452Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials

4
CIST 2453Cisco Scaling Networks

4
CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

Total Credit Hours: 61