Computer Networking Certificate

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 Number	Title	Credits
CIS115	Information Security	4
CIS117	Introduction to Linux	1
CIS215	Advanced Computer Security	4
CTN201	Computer Networks I	3
CTN222	Computer Networks II	4
ENG101	English 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 Number	Title	Credits

 

Recommended Course Sequence Computer Networking Certificate

Course Number	Title	Credits

Year 1

Course Number	Title	Credits

Fall

Course Number	Title	Credits
BUS	Business Elective	3
CIS115	Information Security	4
CIS117	Introduction to Linux	1
CTN201	Computer Networks I	3
ENG101	English Composition I	3

Spring

Course Number	Title	Credits
CIS215	Advanced Computer Security	4
CTN222	Computer Networks II	4
	Program Elective	3-4

Total Credit Hours: 25