COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORKING ASSOCIATE
El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland only
(Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.NWK.ASSOC.08
This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the CCNA certification examination.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1401 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
SEMESTER I
| ITCC 1402 |
CCNA 1: Networking Basics OR |
4 |
| ITCC 1401 |
Exploration - Network Fundamentals |
(4) |
| ITCC 1406 |
CCNA 2: Router and Routing Basics OR |
4 |
| ITCC 1404 |
Cisco Exploration 2 - Routing Protocols and Concepts |
(4) |
|
|
8 |
SEMESTER II
| ITCC 1442 |
CCNA 3: Switching Basic and Intermediate Routing OR |
4 |
| ITCC 2408 |
Cisco Explorations 3 - LAN Switching and Wireless |
(4) |
| ITCC 1446 |
CCNA 4: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies* OR |
4 |
| ITCC 2410 |
Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN* |
(4) |
|
|
8 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
16 |
*Upon completion of ITCC 1446 CCNA 4: Wide Area Network (WAN) Technologies or ITCC 2410 Cisco Exploration 4 - Accessing the WAN, the student is eligible to take the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) credentialing exam.
