INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - CISCO NETWORK PROFESSIONAL
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.
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.
Please contact program advisors John Koss (586.445.7166) and Patrick Hornung (586.445.7178) for the most current course and program specialty offerings.
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 |
either ITCS-1010 or itcs-2335 |
| 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 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either ITNT-2130 or ITOS-1720 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNC-2100 |
Cisco Networking 4 |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
|
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 |
either ITCS-1010 or ITCS-2335 |
| 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 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| AND |
either ITNT-2130 or ITOS-1720 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| AND |
|
| ITNC-2100 |
Cisco Networking 4 |
|
|
|
X |
4.0 |
| ITNT-1700 |
Wireless Network Integration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
45.0-
47.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
E. Skill Specific Certificates
Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Networking Specialist - Cisco CCNA Networking
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL
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.
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.
Please contact program advisors John Koss (586.445.7166) and Patrick Hornung (586.445.7178) for the most current course and program specialty offerings.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 66 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
either ITCS-1010 or ITCS-2335 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2500 |
Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
48.0 |
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 |
either ITCS-1010 or ITCS-2335 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ITNT-2130 |
Network Design 1 |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2400 |
Managing a Microsoft Windows Server Network |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-2500 |
Implementing & Managing Microsoft Exchange Server |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
48.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
E. Skill Specific Certificates
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 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - NETWORKING SPECIALIST - NETWORK SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
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.
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.
Please contact program advisors John Koss (586.445.7166) and Patrick Hornung (586.445.7178) for the most current course and program specialty offerings.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 72 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Name |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
either ITCS-1010 or ITCS-2335 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
54.0 |
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 |
either ITCS-1010 or ITCS-2335 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ITOS-1710 |
Introduction to Linux |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| ITOS-1720 |
Linux Server Administration |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
54.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
E. Skill Specific Certificates
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 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure