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 credits is 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

Business ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

OR

Communications ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Elective Advice:
Business Elective or Communications Elective: Choose 1 course at the level listed or higher: BUS101, COM111, MGT201 (BUS101 or BUS105 recommended)
Program Elective: Choose 1 course at the level listed or higher: CIS130, CTN223

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

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS115, CIS215, CIS201, CTN222

Milestone Courses: CTN201, CTN222 

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Computer Networking Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits

Year 1 Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CIS115Information Security

4

CIS117Introduction to Linux

1

CTN201Computer Networks I

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

Business ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

OR

Communications ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 1 Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
CIS215Advanced Computer Security

4

CTN222Computer Networks II

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Total Credit Hours: 25