Program Description:
The Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Program Technical Requirements
1. All CIST programs require windows based PC.
2. Chromebooks and Mac and Linux based computers are not compatible with programs.
3. CIST 1510 and CIST 2531 require an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Course Validity Duration
All CIST courses are valid for a period of 5 years after completion.
COMP 1000 is valid for a period of 5 years after completion.
Note: For online versions of CIST 1122, CIST 2451, CIST 2452, and CIST 2453, the lab final must be completed in person on campus or in person at other locations with an instructor approved proctor.
Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL 1005 | Applied Technical Communication | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
Occupational Curriculum (30 Credit Hours)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Electives | 9 |
| CIST xxxx | Computer Operating System Course | 3 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
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| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | OR | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
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| CIST xxxx | CIST Security Course | 3 |
Choose One Specialization (16 Credit Hours)
CISCO Specialization
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| | OR | |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Networking Elective | 4 |
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| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| CIST XXXX | Guided Elective | 4 |
Microsoft Specialization
| CIST 2411 | Microsoft Client | 4 |
| CIST 2412 | Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance | 4 |
| CIST 2413 | Microsoft Server Networking | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | Microsoft Elective | 4 |