General Catalog 2026-2027

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

PSYC-1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH-1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

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 Installation & Maintenance

4

CIST-2413Microsoft Server Networking

4

CIST-2414Windows Server Identity Services

4

Cisco Exploration Specialization

CIST-2451Introduction to Networks - CISCO

4

CIST 2452Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

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Choose One of the Following Courses

CIST 2601Implementing Operating Systems Security

4

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or

Advisor Approved Occupational Elective

AWS Cloud Solutions Specialization

CIST 2480AWS Cloud Foundations

4

CIST 2481AWS Cloud Architecting

4

CIST 2482AWS Cloud Developing

4

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Choose One of the Following Courses

CIST 2612Computer Forensics

4

or

Advisor Approved Occupational Elective

Total Credit Hours: 59