The Computer Networking Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment
in an ever-evolving field of technology. Information Technology changes rapidly and
requires students to be life-long learners with the ability to incorporate ever-changing
technologies into their skill set. The need for well-trained IT personnel is present
in every industry from healthcare to manufacturing.
Interested students should submit an electronic application available
here, as well as a copy of their high school transcript. Additionally, all program participants
must take the WorkKeys Assessment and obtain a Silver Certification or higher prior
to beginning coursework. This assessment is available at our office and is administered
on an individual basis.
The Computer Networking curriculum embeds opportunities to acquire multiple credentials.
A+ and Network+ certifications are required. Students are also prepared to sit for
the following non-required certifications: CCNA, Server+, Security+, MCP, Cloud+ and
Linux+
Freshman | First Semester | 18 Semester Hours
IST 1143 Principles of Information Security - 3 Semester Hours
IST 1134 Fundamentals of Data Communication - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1124 IT Foundations - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1433 Web Dev using HTML5 & CSS - 3 Semester Hours
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - 3 Semester Hours
Freshman | Second Semester | 15 Semester Hours
IST 1224 Network Components - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1254 Network Administration using Linux - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1613 Computer Forensics - 3 Semester Hours
IST 1244 Network Administration using MS Window Server - 4 Semester Hours
Sophomore | First Semester | 17 Semester Hours
IST 2224 Network Planning and Design - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1163 Database and SQL Concepts - 3 Semester Hours
IST 1723 Programming in Python - 3 Semester Hours
English Elective (Comp 1 or Occupational Writing) - 3 Semester Hours
Math Elective (College Algebra or Technical Mathematics) - 3 Semester Hours
Sophomore | Second Semester | 15 Semester Hours
IST 2234 Network Implementation - 4 Semester Hours
IST 1273 Career Development - 3 Semester Hours
SPT 1113 Public Speaking - 3 Semester Hours
IST 2483 Web Server - 3 Semester Hours
Social/Behavioral Science Elective - 3 Semester Hours
Work-based learning is available as an additional elective based on opportunity and
requirements.
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