2022-23 Course Catalog

Computer Networking Certificate

Overview

About the Program

Mixture of core software applications, networking classes, and security training including extensive hands-on experience in the classroom environment. Training also includes project management, ethics, and communications; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Design, build, and maintain secure computer systems and networks based on industry-recognized standards and practices; learn to use, configure, and maintain routers, switches, servers, and other interconnectivity components to provide secure electronic communications.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common IT professions and apply basic IT tools to solve problems.
  • Build software applications using current scripting and development languages.
  • Recognize and mitigate various types of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in various environments.
  • Install, configure and use various operating systems.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and network communications problems.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of legal and ethical standards related to the IT profession.
  • Create a security framework based on the tenets of cyber security and current regulations related to business and industry.
  • Design, install and manage secure, scalable small to medium size networks.
  • Install and configure various operating systems and harden these systems against cyber-attacks.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding business impact analyses statements, business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans for small to medium size organizations.
  • Describe TCP/IP protocols used to transfer data across networks in terms of their purpose, what types of packets are sent and how they are used and possible security issues.
  • Install and manage network servers and services.
  • Perform applicable mathematical calculations throughout the business environment.
  • Communicate professionally both in writing and verbally with co-workers, managers, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Integrate technology skills in making business decisions and performing business functions.
  • Use problem-solving and decision-making skills in preparing and implementing business solutions.
  • Demonstrate good work habits, interpersonal and virtual teamwork skills, and a high level of professionalism.
  • Exhibit inclusiveness where each perspective is considered while progressing toward common goals

Occupational Certification Opportunities

  • CompTIA A+

Application Requirements

  • MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  • Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
  • Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

     

Career Opportunities

  • Network Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • IT Technician
  • Help Desk
  • IT Technical Support

Curriculum

The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

CIT1000Introduction to Information Technology

3

CIT1100Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python

3

CIT1351IT Essentials

3

ENG1000English Composition I

3

OIS1240Computer Applications

3

Second Semester

CIT1370Computer Security Fundamentals

3

CIT1410Network Structure

3

CIT1611Introduction to Networks

3

CIT2110Operating Systems

3

MTH1240Statistics

3

Or

MTH1245College Algebra

3