Computer Networking and Security, Certificate

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This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in network and security administration, network troubleshooting, basic computer forensics and basic network management in a variety of industries. Students are exposed to the issues involved in designing, managing and securing Computer Networks. A broad base of knowledge is built on traditional LAN and WAN protocols and topologies. The core of the curriculum is based on the Cisco Networking Academy curriculum which is recognized worldwide as preparation for the Certified Cisco Networking Associate (CCNA) professional certification.

The credits earned in this certificate program can be used toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking.

Graduates are able to:

design, administer and monitor a local area network
perform basic networking troubleshooting using both hardware and software techniques
configure Cisco Routers and Switches
assess the security needs for a network based on topology, applications and user needs
identify sources of reliable information regarding security risks, vulnerabilities, threats, and security problem resolution

Curriculum – Certificate Program

First Semester

ENGL 111 - English Composition I 3 Credits
CISY 132 - Systems Analysis & Design 3 Credits
CISY 270 - Introduction to Cisco Networking 3 Credits ¹
CISY 271 - Routing and Switching Essentials 3 Credits ¹
CISY 274 - Privacy, Ethics and Computer Forensics 3 Credits ²

Second Semester

CISY 229 - Information Security Fundamentals 3 Credits
CISY 272 - Scaling Networks 3 Credits ¹
CISY 273 - Connecting Networks 3 Credits ¹
Humanities 3 Credits ³or
Social Science 3 Credits ³
CISY 237 - UNIX and Linux 3 Credits ⁴ or
CIS Elective 3 Credits ⁵

Total Credits 30

¹CISY 270  , CISY 271  , CISY 272  and CISY 273  are all seven week classes and must be taken in order. Each class is a prerequisite for the next course in the series and students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course to continue in the series.

² MATH 020 Elementary Algebra  is a prerequisite for this course.

³ Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education Course List  .

⁴ CISY 103 Computer Concepts and Programming  is a prerequisite for the course. Students without the prerequisite should select a course from the Computer Science (CISY) Electives List.

⁵ See Computer Science (CISY) Electives List for any CIS Elective.

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