NS14 - 201003
Program Description
The Networking Specialist diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Networking Specialists.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Industry Certification Preparation:
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
CompTIA Linux+
Microsoft MCSA, MCSE
Cisco CCENT, CCNA
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth
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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 21 Hours
CIST Guided Electives– Choose 9 Hours
Choose a Specialization – Total of 16 Hours
Microsoft Specialization
Cisco Specialization
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
CIST
| Guided Elective | 4 |
Cloud Computing Specialization
Total Credit Hours: 54
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 54 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
Semester Two
Choose One:
| CIST 1401 | Computer Networking Fundamentals | 4 |
| Or | |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks-Cisco | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Three
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| CIST 1601 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Specialization Course 1 of 4 | 4 |
| Specialization Course 2 of 4 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| Specialization Course 3 of 4 | 4 |
| Specialization Course 4 of 4 | 4 |
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
CIST
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 54
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.