Wireless Networking Technician Certificate Program
WN11 - 201712
**Please note that effective summer 2023, the Wireless Networking Technician Certificate program is no longer accepting students. Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Khalil Khalif, kkhalif@laniertech.edu, 770-533-7000 Ext. 6657.
Program Description
Wireless Networking Technicians repair, install, and maintain mobile and stationary radio or cellular communication equipment. They will also be able to install, configure, and monitor computer networking equipment used in digital communication areas such as mobile broadband, WiFi, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground, and service or emergency communication equipment.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Barrow
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 22 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 22
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 22 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Install/Maintenance | 4 |
| ENGT 1000 | Intro to Engineering Tech | 3 |
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Two
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| WLET 1000 | Intro to UNIX & Linux w/Script | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| CIST 1601 | Info Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 22
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.