Certificate in Computer Information Systems – Networking Concentration (CCIS-NC)
1215 Clock Hours
Description
The Certificate in Computer Information Systems – Networking Concentration program provides the foundational skills required to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network systems in business environments. Major topics covered include hardware technologies, operating systems, networking, routing, security, and database management. This program prepares students for careers in a variety of positions including Information Security Technician, LAN Administrator, Junior Network Administrator, Technical Support Specialist, and PC Technician.
Economic Outlook and Growth of the Industry
According to the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, employment of computer systems is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers will increase as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies and as the need for information security grows. Median annual wages of networking and PC administrative personnel systems were $69,160 in 2010.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems – Networking Concentration Program, the graduate as Information Security Technician, LAN Administrator, Junior Network Administrator, Technical Support Specialist, and PC Technician will be able to:
- Discuss computer operating systems and hardware fundamentals
- Perform essential steps in PC installation, configuration, troubleshooting and repair
- Install, Configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services
- Discuss network infrastructure, cryptography, assessments and audits within networks and networking environments
- Perform installation, configuration and troubleshooting of various operating systems and network operating systems
Click here to download the CIAT Application for Admission
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Course Number |
Title |
Clock Hours |
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Introduction to Computer Information Systems (CIS) (Required Courses) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
270 |
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CIS-101 |
Computer Operating Systems & Hardware Fundamentals |
135 |
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CIS-102 |
Networking Fundamentals |
135 |
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Introduction to Network Security (Required) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
135 |
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CIS-120 |
Network Security |
135 |
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Windows Workstation (Select 1) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
135 |
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CIS-150 |
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP |
135 |
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CIS-151 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
135 |
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CIS-152 |
Configuring Windows 7 |
135 |
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Choose Server 2008 or Server 2003 Option |
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Windows 2008 Server Option (Required Courses) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
540 |
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CIS-250 |
Windows Server Active Directory |
135 |
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CIS-251 |
Windows Server Network Infrastructure |
135 |
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CIS-253 |
Windows Server Administrator |
135 |
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CIS-254 |
Windows Server Enterprise Administrator |
135 |
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Windows 2003 Server Option (Required Courses) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
540 |
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CIS-260 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
135 |
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CIS-261 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
135 |
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CIS-262 |
Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory |
135 |
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CIS-263 |
Planning a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
135 |
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Networking Physical Infrastructure (Select 1) |
Total Clock hours in Category: |
135 |
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CIS-160 |
Network Cabling (Classroom Only) |
135 |
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CIS-140 |
Basic Wireless Networking |
135 |
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Total: |
1215 |
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