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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL

(Level I Certificate)

El Centro, North Lake and Richland only

MVC-Deactivated January 1, 2011.

  • 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.NWKPROG.6/11

This certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional.

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, as well as CCNA certification and successful completion of skills-based exam or completion of CCNA 4 (ITCC 2410).

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITCC 2454 CCNP Routing-Implementing IP Routing 4
ITCC 2455 CCNP Switch-Implementing IP Switching 4
8

SEMESTER II

ITCC 2456 CCNP TSHOOT-Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks 4
Elective Any 4-credit hour ARTC, ARTV, BCIS, CETT, COSC, CPMT, EECT, GAME, IMED, INEW, ITCC, ITDF, ITMC, ITMT, ITNW, ITSC, ITSE, ITSW, or ITSY course 4
8
Minimum Hours Required 16

Upon completion of each course, the student is eligible to take the appropriate CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) credentialing exam.