Computer Networking Certificate

Courses and Requirements

This one-year certificate program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to install, configure and manage hardware and software used in local area networks. This certificate program is also intended for individuals with previous college-level experience who wish to upgrade their computer skills in networking technologies. A minimum of 25 credit hours of work are required for graduation.

The Computer Networking Program is offered evenings only.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
CIS115Information Security

4
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1
CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4
CTN201Computer Networks I

3
CTN222Computer Networks II

4
ENG101English Composition I

3

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS115, CIS215, CIS201, CTN222

Milestone Courses: CTN201, CTN222

Schedule Tips: CIS220, CIS240 offered FALL ONLY; CIS215, CIS245, CTN222, CTN223 offered SPRING ONLY

Electives

Program Elective Choose one course at level listed or higher:
CIS130, CTN223		  3-4
Business/Communication Elective  Choose one course at level listed or higher:
BUS101, COM111, MGT201 (BUS101 or BUS105 recommended)		 3
Course NumberTitleCredits

Program Notes

Students completing the Computer Networking Certificate will be prepared for a career in computer networks as a network assistant, technician, or administrator.

Recommended Course Sequence Computer Networking Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
Fall
Course NumberTitleCredits
BUSBusiness Elective

3
CIS115Information Security

4
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1
CTN201Computer Networks I

3
ENG101English Composition I

3
Spring
Course NumberTitleCredits
CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4
CTN222Computer Networks II

4
Program Elective

3-4