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 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| | | |
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CIST | Guided Elective | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| CIST 1401 | Comp Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| | Or | |
| CIST | Guided Elective | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Two
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Three
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.