Cisco Network Specialist CCNA

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Web Development I CIST 1510 3

Scripting Technologies CIST 1520 3

Web Graphics I CIST 1530 3

Information Security Fundamentals CIST 1601 3

PHP Programming I CIST 2351 4

Web Technologies CIST 2510 3

Web Graphics II CIST 2531 3

Web Development II CIST 2550 3

IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management CIST 2921 4

Elective(s) CIST XXXX 3

Total Hours 53

Elective(s): Any CIST course for which the student has met the prerequisites may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Program Director suggested electives include: CIST2950, CIST2381, CIST2371, CIST2742, CIST1550, CIST 1560

**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001, CIST 1305, and CIST 1510

Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

Cisco Network Specialist CCNA

Certificate Program

CN71 Program Description

The purpose of Cisco network specialist certificate CCNA is to teach students the principles, prac-tices and skills needed to design, build and maintain small to medium-size local area networks and wide area networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. In addition, this techni-cal certificate will prepare them for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certi-fied Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification exams. Cisco CertiCerti-fied Network Associate (CCNA®_{) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and} switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. CCNA curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless net-working concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. The curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

In order to be able to take the Cisco classes, students must first apply and be admitted into the Cisco Network Specialist CCNA or networking specialist degree or diploma programs. Applicants to this program are accepted every fall semester. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

Employment Opportunities

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CURRICULUM

COURSE TITLE NUMBER CREDITS

Essential Technical Courses 16

Cisco Network Fundamentals CIST 2451 4

Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts CIST 2452 4

Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless CIST 2453 4

CISCO Accessing the WAN CIST 2454 4

Total Hours 16

**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2451

Cyber Crime Specialist

CCR1 Program Description

The cybercrime specialist certificate was created to better prepare our students to become computer forensics professionals. This program provides basic training in computer forensics and cybercrime; to produce competent entry-level computer forensics technicians. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)

Cybersecurity in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software developers, and Internet Service Providers

CURRICULUM

Computer Concepts CIST 1001 4

Hardware Installation & Maintenance CIST 1122 4

Computer Forensics CIST 2612 4

Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJU 1010 3

Criminal Procedure CRJU 2050 3

Total Hours 21

**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1001, CIST 1122, and CRJU 1010

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Data Center Specialist

DC11 Program Description

The data center specialist certificate provides training in data center concepts, site layout, power distribution, HVAC concepts, cabling, infrastructure, security and installation/maintenance. Upon completion, a student will have the necessary skills to work in the data center environment. Students will also be eligible to apply and receive the pc repair and network technician certificate. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

Data center operations technician, data center operator, data center technician, data center assistant.

CURRICULUM

First Year Experience FYES 1000 2

Operating Systems Concepts CIST 1130 3

Computer Networking Fundamentals CIST 1401 4

Data Center I CIST 2461 3

Data Center II CIST 2463 4

Total Hours 24

**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001, and CIST 1122

Game Developer

CSZ1 Program Description

The computer game developer certificate provides learning opportunities which develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advance-ment. The program emphasizes a combination of programming theory, game design, game artificial intelligence, game physics, and practical application necessary for successful employment in gam-ing development. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit in gamgam-ing development. Technical courses apply to degree and diploma programs in game development. (Program Length: 4 Semesters Minimum)

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Students applying for this program must be accepted into the computer game developer de-gree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this certificate.

All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exemption testing, transfer credit or course completion. (CIST 1305, CIST 1001, FYES 1000, CIST 2361 and MATH 1103 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1111) Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information. Employment Opportunities

Game Developer

CURRICULUM

C++ Programming I CIST 2361 4

Introduction to Game Development CIST 2740 4

Advanced Game Development CIST 2741 3

Beginning Python Programming CIST 2742 4

C++ Programming II CIST 2362 4

Introduction to Game Physics CIST 2743 3

Advanced Game Physics CIST 2744 3

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CIST 2745 4

Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Gaming CIST 2746 3

Total Hours 32

**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2361, CIST 2740, CIST 2742

Graphic Design for the Web

GDF1 Program Description

The graphic design for the web program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the development of graphic images. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, website design and development, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Pro-gram graduates will receive a Graphic Design for the Web Technical Certificate of Credit and will be qualified for employment as graphic designers. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the web site design/developer de-gree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this certificate.

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Employment Opportunities Graphic designers

CURRICULUM

Web Vector Graphics CIST 1550 3

Web Graphics for Print CIST 1560 3

Total Hours 24

Program Director suggested electives include: CIST1305, CIST1601, CIST1520, CIST2510, CIST2351, CIST 2950

**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1510

Cybersecurity

IS81 Program Description

The cybersecurity certificate is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles and techniques required in the field of computer information systems. Program graduates receive a cybersecurity certificate. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in cybersecurity. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking or cybersecurity degree or diploma program.

Cybersecurity in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software developers, and Internet Service Providers

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CURRICULUM

Security Policies and Procedures CIST 1602 3

Implementing Operating Systems Security CIST 2601 4

Network Security CIST 2602 4

Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls CIST 2611 4

Computer Forensics CIST 2612 4

Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing CIST 2613 4

Total Hours 26

**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1601 and CIST 1602

Java Programmer

JP11 Program Description

The purpose of this certificate is to provide learning opportunities which develop academic, techni-cal, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Java programming theory and practical application nec-essary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit in Java Programming. Students applying to this program must complete CIST 1001 or successful comple-tion of an exempcomple-tion exam. All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exempcomple-tion testing, transfer credit or course completion. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma pro-gram in computer propro-gramming. (Propro-gram Length: 4 Semesters Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the computer programming degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this certificate.

Employment Opportunities Programmer for Java platform

CURRICULUM

Program Design and Development CIST 1305 3

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Structured Query Language (SQL) CIST 1220 4

Java Programming II CIST 2372 4

Java Programming III CIST 2373 4

Total Hours 22

Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information. Discuss program language elective selection with the program advisor.

Linux/UNIX System Administrator

LA31 Program Description

The Linux/Unix system administrator certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain networks with the Linux/UNIX operating systems. All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exemption testing, transfer credit or course comple-tion. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in networking. (Program Length: 3 Semester Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking specialist degree or diploma program.

Employment Opportunities Linux/UNIX system administrator

CURRICULUM

Unix/ Linux Introduction CIST 2431 4

Unix/ Linux Server CIST 2432 4

Unix /Linux Advanced Server CIST 2433 4

Unix /Linux Scripting CIST 2434 4

Total Hours 16

**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2431

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Network Administrator

NA21 Program Description

The network administrator certificate provides basic training in computer information systems net-working. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation students will be able to install, configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking soft-ware. The student is prepared to take the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) exam. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in networking. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum)

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking specialist degree or diploma program.

Network administrator, LAN administrator, Microcomputer support specialist

CURRICULUM

Microsoft Client CIST 2411 4

Microsoft Server Infrastructure CIST 2413 4

Microsoft Server Administrator CIST 2414 4

**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1122

Total Hours 29

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PC Repair and Network Technician

PR21 Program Description

The PC repair and network technician certificate is designed to enhance skills for students employed in the PC support field. The program builds on the student’s computer knowledge and existing skill base. The student’s skill base is enhanced with hands-on lab work incorporated in courses on oper-ating systems, hardware maintenance, and networking. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum) Employment Opportunities

Microcomputer technician

CURRICULUM

Hardware Installation and Maintenance CIST 1122 4

Total Hours 17

**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1122

Web Site Developer

ISE1 Program Description

The curriculum in the web site developer certificate program prepares the student to create and maintain professional, high-quality web sites. Program graduates will be competent in the technical areas of web design, including web graphic design, HTML5, scripting, web application server-side languages, database driven content, web project management, internet security, and mobile appli-cations. Various software tools will be used throughout the curriculum including Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Web Suite and/or open source products, Program graduates earn a computer infor-mation systems technology/web site developer certificate and will have the skills necessary for em-ployment in the web design field or to work as a free lance web designer. The purpose of this certificate is to provide training opportunities for persons already either already employed in the computer industry or have already been trained in a related computer area and wish to upgrade their skill with advanced courses and skills (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

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Students applying for this program must be accepted into the web site design/developer degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this certificate.

Employment Opportunities Basic Web Site Designer

CURRICULUM

Program Design and Development CIST 1305 3

Structured Query Language (SQL) CIST 1220 4

Scripting Technologies CIST 1520 3

Web Development II CIST 2550 3

Web Technologies CIST 2510 3

PHP Programming I CIST 2351 4

Total Hours 35