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.

This program is eligible for the HOPE Career Grant. For more information on the HOPE Career Grant, visit http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/hope-career-grant/

Gainful Employment: http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/NS14/827-NS14.html

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010

Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
	or
CIST 1602	Security Policies and Procedures	3
CIST 1001	Computer Concepts	4
CIST 1122	Hardware Installation and Maintenance	4
CIST 1130	Operating Systems Concepts	3
CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
CIST 1601	Information Security Fundamentals	3

Complete Two of the Following Specializations:

Linux/UNIX Specialization

CIST 2431	UNIX/Linux Introduction	4
CIST 2432	UNIX/Linux Server	4
CIST 2433	UNIX/Linux Advanced Server	4
CIST 2434	UNIX/Linux Scripting	4

Microsoft Specialization

CIST 2411	Microsoft Client	4
CIST 2412	Microsoft Server Directory Services	4
CIST 2413	Microsoft Server Infrastructure	4
CIST 2414	Microsoft Server Administrator	4

Cisco Exploration Specialization

CIST 2451	Introduction to Networks - CISCO	4
CIST 2452	Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials	4
CIST 2453	Cisco Scaling Networks	4
CIST 2454	Cisco Connecting Networks	4

Total Credit Hours: 62