Cisco Network Specialist Certificate Program

CN71 - 201003

Program Description

The Cisco Network Specialist certificate of credit teaches how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and to the Internet.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Additional Requirements for Admission

Successful completion of CIST 1122 and CIST 1130, or 2 years of experience in the networking field, or completion of CIST degree or diploma from a regionally accredited college or university.

Program Length & Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth and 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 16 Hours

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

 

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST
Guided Elective

4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Graduation Plan

Semester One

 

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST
Guided Elective

4

Total Credit Hours:4
 

Semester Two

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Semester Three

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

Total Credit Hours:4

CIST 2452 - Pre-Req: CIST 2451

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

Total Credit Hours:4

CIST 2453 - Pre-Req: CIST 2452

Total Credit Hours: 16

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.