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, data base administration, computer maintenance and networking.
Stackable Credentials
Full-Time Schedules
Occupational Skills Award - Networking Fundamentals (Full-Time)
Certificate - Networking (Full-Time)
Occupational Skills Award - Networking Fundamentals
The Information Technology (Networking) Occupational Skills Award is designed to provide the student with a fundamental IT and Networking education for obtaining employment as a Computer Support Specialist.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ITNW 1308 | Implementing and Supporting Client Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITNW 1354 | Implementing and Supporting Servers | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester #2 (Spring) | ||
| ITSC 1325 | Personal Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITSC 1305 | Introduction to PC Operating Systems | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Certificate - Networking
Level One Certificate
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.
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 1300 | Fundamentals of Information 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 | 3 |
| ITNW 1345 | Implementing Network Directory Services | 3 |
| ITNW 1353 | Supporting Network Server Infrastructure | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 (Fall) | ||
| ITNW 1325 | Fundamentals of Networking Technologies | 3 |
| ITNW 2312 | Routers | 3 |
| ITNW 2305 | Network Administration | 3 |
| ITNW 1480 | Cooperative Education - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 40 | |