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Networking Specialist
Diploma
Contact Information
Jim Poarch
706-771-4136
Ken Simmons
706-771-4135
Hugh Frayne
706-771-4137
Augusta Campus - Building 80, Room 821
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Six Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
87 |
Program Description
The Networking Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as networking specialists. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
Networking Specialist Program graduates are in high demand by businesses with planned or existing networked computer infrastructures. Additional demand is created by the training our graduates have in specialized server skills, applications, and hardware maintenance. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that computer networking skills will be in high demand in the foreseeable future.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
18 |
| ENG |
101 |
English (or) |
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| ENG |
111 |
Business English |
5 |
| ENG |
102 |
Technical Writing (or) |
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| ENG |
112 |
Business Communication |
5 |
| MAT |
103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| EMP |
100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
| Occupational Courses |
62 |
| CIS |
105 |
Program Design and Development |
5 |
| CIS |
106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
| CIS |
122 |
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
7 |
| CIS |
2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
| CIS |
2149 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
6 |
| CIS |
2322 |
Introduction to WANs and Routing |
6 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| CIS |
276 |
Advanced Routers and Switches |
6 |
| CIS |
277 |
WAN Design |
6 |
| CIS |
2150 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server |
6 |
| CIS |
2153 |
Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure |
6 |
| Language Electives |
7 |
| CIS |
157 |
Visual Basic |
7 |
| CIS |
252 |
Introduction to Java Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
260 |
Introduction to Fourth Generation Languages |
7 |
| CIS |
282 |
Introduction to C++ Programming |
7 |
| CIS |
2161 |
Structured Query Language |
7 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with the prefixes CIS.
- CIS 2161 is recommended as a programming language elective.
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