Computer Networking Technician - Technical Certificate of Credit

The purpose of the Computer Networking Technician technical certificate of credit program is to prepare graduates for an entry level position in informational technology in both business and industry settings. Graduates are competent in the operating systems, networking fundamentals, and program design and development. The inclusion of the degree level general education classes is designed for those entry level settings that require a higher degree of proficiency in written and oral communication and for a seamless admission in the Computer Networking degree program.

Length of Program
A minimum of 51 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 5-6 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a technician trained in installation, operation, and
maintenance of computers.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 5
PSY 191 Introductory Psychology 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
MAT 191 College Algebra 5
SCT 100 Intro to Microcomputers 3
CIS 103 Computer Concepts 6
CIS 106 Operating Systems Concepts 5
CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals 6
CIS 105 Program Design and Development 5
CIS xxx CIS Elective 6