Cisco Certified Networking - Computer Support Technology Certificate (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 151
For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking for the small-to-medium enterprise environment. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN/WAN including wireless topologies. CMSY 105 prepares students to sit for the CompTIA A+ exam. CSCO 291, CSCO 292, and CSCO 293 prepare students to sit for the CCNA exam. The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification indicates an advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP Enterprise certification, a network professional can plan, implement, secure, maintain, and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks. CSCO 651 prepares students to sit for the 350-401 exam. CSCO 305 prepares students to gain hands on experience configuring IP Telephony environments such as: CUC, CUCM, IM&P and installation of Jabber.
Suggested Semester 1
| CMSY 105 | Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I | 3 |
| CMSY 106 | Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II | 3 |
| ELEC 141 | Network Configuration and Cabling | 4 |
Suggested Semester 2
| CSCO 291 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| CSCO 292 | Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials | 3 |
Suggested Semester 3
| CSCO 293 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 3 |
| CSCO 305 | Cisco IP Telephony | 3 |
Suggested Semester 4
| CSCO 651 | CCNP Enterprise: Core Networking | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 22
A graduate should be able to
- Identify appropriate network topologies and equipment related to the client-server environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and apply security configurations to various host and network devices.
- Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.
*CMSY 105 and CMSY 106, as well as CSCO 291 & CSCO 292 are offered as express classes. Students may be able to take CSCO 291 followed by CSCO 292 in the same semester.