The Occupational Skills Award and Certificate in the Networking program are designed to provide students with skills needed in various aspects of information technology. Students will gain knowledge and skills required to pass a variety of industry recognized certifications. Certificates are offered in the areas of programming, database administration, computer maintenance and networking.
The Information Technology (Networking) Certificate is designed to provide the student with a well-rounded education for obtaining employment as a Network or Systems Administrator. Students gain practical experience as they fulfill the requirements of their co-op education course. This is a Level One Certificate.
Stackable Credentials
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 (Fall) | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 | Implementing and Supporting Servers | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester #2 (Spring) | ||
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITSC 1391 | Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General Linux 1 | 3 |
| ITNW 1445 | Implementing Network Directory Services | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester #3 (Fall) | ||
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITNW 2312 | Routers | 3 |
| ITNW 1380 | Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
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Capstone course
Part-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 | Implementing and Supporting Servers | 3 |
| ITSY 1342 | Information Technology Security | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITNW 1445 | Implementing Network Directory Services | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 10 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| ITNW 2312 | Routers | 3 |
| ITSC 1316 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 3 |
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| ITSC 1391 | Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General Linux 1 | 3 |
| ITNW 1380 | Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 34 | |
- 1
Capstone course