INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST
Center and South Campuses
The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following six specialties: IT Applications Professional, IT Professional, IT Networking Specialist, IT Programming, IT Programming for Electronic Games, and IT Web Programming.
Please contact the program advisor at 586.445.7167 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.
The Information Technology - Networking Specialist program is aimed at preparing students for positions in the Networking Industry. The student may select Network Administration Professional, Cisco Network Professional, or Network Security Professional. The Network Administration Professional program focuses on operating systems, wired and wireless networking technologies, network security, and troubleshooting techniques necessary for network administration. The Network Administration Professional curriculum is aligned with the Microsoft Certified System Administrator certification. The Cisco Network Professional program focuses on the Cisco Networking Academy, preparation for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam, wired and wireless networking technologies, network security, and troubleshooting techniques necessary to enter the networking industry as a Cisco professional. The Network Security Professional program focuses on information assurance issues, techniques, and policy as they relate to computer and information systems. The security option was developed to transfer to Walsh College, not specifically for a certification.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - CISCO NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 63 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND either ITNC-1020 and ITNC-1030, or ITNC-1000 |
ITNC-1020
ITNC-1030 |
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) 1
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) 2 |
X
X |
|
|
|
3.0
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITNC-1000 |
Cisco Networking 1 |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNC-1100 |
Cisco Networking 2 |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNC-2000 |
Cisco Networking 3 |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNC-2100 |
Cisco Networking 4 |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITNT-2150 |
Network Troubleshooting |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
45.0-
47.0 |
B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................... minimum sem hrs 18
Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
C. Elective Courses .............................................................................. none required
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Cisco Network Professional
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND either ITNC-1020 and ITNC-1030, or ITNC-1000 |
ITNC-1020
ITNC-1030 |
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) 1
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) 2 |
X
X |
|
|
|
3.0
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITNC-1000 |
Cisco Networking 1 |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNC-1100 |
Cisco Networking 2 |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNC-2000 |
Cisco Networking 3 |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNC-2100 |
Cisco Networking 4 |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITNT-2150 |
Network Troubleshooting |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
45.0-
47.0 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 67 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNT-1500 |
Principles of Networking |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| ITOS-1300 |
Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1500 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1700 |
Linux+ |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITWP-1000 |
Introduction to Web Programming |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2500 |
Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2150 |
Network Troubleshooting |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
49.0 |
B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................. minimum sem hrs 18
Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
C. Elective Courses .......................................................................................... none required
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Network Administration Professional
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNT-1500 |
Principles of Networking |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| ITOS-1300 |
Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1500 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1700 |
Linux+ |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITWP-1000 |
Introduction to Web Programming |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2500 |
Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2150 |
Network Troubleshooting |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
49.0 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 70 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Name |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1300 |
Information Security Safeguards |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1500 |
Principles of Networking |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| ITIA-1400 |
Building an Information Protection Program |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2300 |
Information Systems Threat Assessment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1700 |
Linux+ |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITWP-1000 |
Introduction to Web Programming |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2600 |
Principles of Cryptography |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITWP-1600 |
Web Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2700 |
Computer Forensics |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
52.0 |
B. Arts and Sciences Component .................................................... minimum sem hrs 18
Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
C. Elective Courses ........................................................................................... none required
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Network Security Professional
| Course |
Course Name |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-1300 |
Information Security Safeguards |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1500 |
Principles of Networking |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| ITIA-1400 |
Building an Information Protection Program |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2300 |
Information Systems Threat Assessment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1700 |
Linux+ |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITWP-1000 |
Introduction to Web Programming |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2600 |
Principles of Cryptography |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1600 |
Introduction to Wireless Networks |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITWP-1600 |
Web Security |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITIA-2700 |
Computer Forensics |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
52.0 |
E. Skill Specific Certificates
Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Cisco CCNA Networking
Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Information Assurance
| Course |
Course Title |
Sem
Hrs |
| ITIA-1200 |
Introduction to Information Systems Security |
3.0 |
| ITIA-1300 |
Information Security Safeguards |
3.0 |
| ITIA-1400 |
Building an Information Protection Program |
3.0 |
| ITIA-2300 |
Information Systems Threat Assessment |
3.0 |
| ITIA-2600 |
Principles of Cryptography |
3.0 |
| ITIA-2700 |
Computer Forensics |
3.0 |
| |
18.0 |
Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Microsoft MCSA
| Course |
Course Title |
Sem
Hrs |
| ITOS-1300 |
Implementing & Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1500 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory |
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
3.0 |
| ITOS-2500 |
Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server |
3.0 |
| |
15.0 |