Networking Specialist Diploma (NS14)
The Networking Specialist diploma program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.
NOTE: Program courses in Computer Information Systems require strong aptitudes for math, problem solving, critical thinking, listening, teamwork, and written direction.
Credits for CIST & CISM courses are awarded only for courses that have been completed within the last seven years. Any courses completed over seven years ago may be recommended by the program chair and approved by the Dean of the School of Business/Public Services if the student presents recent, documented, in-field experience or current software certification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in network installation and maintenance, network administration, network operating systems support, and hardware repair/maintenance.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 55 credit hours
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
Occupational Courses
CISM 2201: Students who successfully complete
COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.
| CISM 2201 | Foundations of Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 1130 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| CIST 1305 | Program Design and Development | 3 |
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
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| CIST 2311 | Visual Basic I | 4 |
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| CIST 2371 | Java Programming I | 4 |
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| CIST 2742 | Beginning Python Programming | 4 |
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CIST xxxx
| Any CIST credit course(s) may be used to satisfy this elective requirement (3 credits) | |
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The following specialization
Specific Occupational Courses (Microsoft Specialization – 16 credits)