The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as networking specialists.
Program Approval
The CIS program is a Certified CISCO Network Academy.
The CIS program is a member of the Microsoft IT Academy.
* Students: Choose between either a Microsoft Specialization 8M13 or a Cisco Specialization 8C23
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: 16
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.
Area I - Language Arts/Communications — 3 Hours
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences — 3 Hours
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics — 3 Hours
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts — 3 Hours
Specific General Education Core Elective — 3 Hours
* Choose one additional course from the complete Area I, II, III, or IV listings:
Occupational Courses — 14 Hours
Operating System Elective — 21 Hours
Choose one of the following:
Guided Electives — 14 Hours
Introductory Networking Class — 4 Hours
* Choose one of the following:
Microsoft Specialization 8M13 — 16 Hours
Choose one of the following Specializations: