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/
 
	
		
			Diploma Requirements
		
			Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
		
Language Arts/Communication                           
			Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
		
Social/Behavioral Sciences 
			Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
		
Natural Sciences/Mathematics        
			Occupational Courses
		
			Complete Two of the Following Specializations:
		
			Linux/UNIX Specialization
		
			Microsoft Specialization
		
			Cisco Exploration Specialization
		
			
				| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 | 
				| CIST 2452 | Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 | 
				| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 | 
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				 | Choose One of the Following Courses |  | 
				| CIST 2601 | Implementing Operating Systems Security | 4 | 
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				 | or |  | 
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				 | Advisor Approved Occupational Elective |  | 
		
			AWS Cloud Solutions Specialization
		
			
				| CIST 2480 | AWS Cloud Foundations | 4 | 
				| CIST 2481 | AWS Cloud Architecting | 4 | 
				| CIST 2482 | AWS Cloud Developing | 4 | 
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				 | Choose One of the Following Courses |  | 
				| CIST 2612 | Computer Forensics | 4 | 
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				 | or |  | 
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				 | Advisor Approved Occupational Elective |  | 
		
	 Total Credit Hours: 55