Information Technology Support Assistant
Networking Specialization (C) Certificate

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Purpose Statement

This four-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
COSC 1301	Introduction to Computing	3
ITCC 1310	CCNA Discovery 1	3
ITSC 1325	Personal Computer Hardware	3
POFT 1127	Introduction to Keyboarding	1
	Total Hours	10

Second Semester	Course	Credit Hours
BUSI 1301	Business Principles	3
ITCC 1311	CCNA Discovery 2	3
ITNW 1354	Implementing/Maintaining Servers	3
ITSY 1342	Information Technology Security	3
	Total Hours	12

Third Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITCC 1312	CCNA Discovery 3	3
ITSW 1307	Introduction to Databases	3
POFT 2312	Business Corres/Communications	3
	Total Hours	9

Fourth Semester	Course	Credit Hours
ITCC 1313	CCNA Discovery 4	3
ITSE 1345	Introduction to Oracle SQL	3
ITSW 1304	Introduction to Spreadsheets	3
	Total Hours	9
	Grand Total	40