Information Technology Support Assistant
Networking Specialization (C) Certificate

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Purpose Statement

This three-semester certificate introduces students to the world of computer networking and its importance in today's business and industry. This certificate is designed for those students with little or minimal computer training. The computer courses allow students to explore technology in state-of-the-art labs with hands-on experience. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate examination and the A+ examination. Program of Study

First Semester	Course	Credit Hours
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
COSC 1301	Microcomputer Applications	3
ITCC 1310	Cisco Discovery 1	3
ITSC 1325	Personal Computer Hardware	3
POFT 1127	Introduction to Keyboarding	1
	Total Hours	13

Second Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITCC 1311	Cisco Discovery 2	3
ITNW 1354	Implementing/Maintaining Servers	3
ITSW 1304	Introduction to Spreadsheets	3
POFT 2312	Business Correspondence/Comm.	3
	Total Hours	12

Third Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITCC 1312	Cisco Discovery 3	3
ITSW 1307	Introduction to Databases	3
ITSY 1342	Information Technology Security	3
	Total Hours	9

Fourth Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITCC 1313	Cisco Discovery 4	3
	Total Hours	3
	Grand Total	37