Networking Specialist, Diploma NS14
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Program Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
Select 1 of the 2 Math courses (3 hours).
Select 1 of the 2 English courses (3 hours).
Occupational Courses
Introductory-Level Networking Course
Select one course (4 hours).
CIST Operating Systems Course
Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Guided Security Elective
Select 3 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Guided Electives
Select 9 hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Networking Specializations
Select 1 of the following Specializations.
Linux/Unix Specialization - 8LS2
Microsoft Specialization - 8M42
MS Elective. Select 4 credit hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
CISCO Specialization - 8C12
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Guided Elective (4) | 4 |
Select one course (4 hours).
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Guided Elective (4) | 4 |
Cloud Computing Specialization - 8CC2
CIST Cloud Elective. Select 4 credit hours in consultation with the Program Advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 54