Networking Specialist Diploma Program

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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 21 Hours

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

 

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST 2441Network Home/Sm Business

4

Or

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

 

CIST 1601Info Security Fundamentals

3

Or

CIST 1602Security Policies & Procedures

3

Or

CIST 2601Implenting Op System Security

4

Or

CIST 2602Network Security

4

Or

CIST 2611Network Defense

4

Or

CIST 2612Computer Forensics

4

CIST Electives– Choose 9 Hours

CIST 1305Program Design & Development

3

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

CIST 1510Web Development I

4

CIST 1601Info Security Fundamentals

3

CIST 1602Security Policies & Procedures

3

CIST 1220Structured Query Language

4

CIST 2351PHP Programming I

4

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 2413Cloud and Data Foundations for Microsoft Azure

4

CIST 2414MS Server Administrator

4

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

CIST 2441Network Home/Sm Business

4

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST 2454Cisco Connecting Networks

4

CIST 2471Implementing IP Routing

4

CIST 2472Implementing IP Switching

4

CIST 2473Maintaining/Tlbshooting IP Net

4

CIST 2480AWS Cloud Foundations

4

CIST 2481AWS Cloud Architecting

4

CIST 2482AWS Cloud Developing

4

CIST 2601Implenting Op System Security

4

CIST 2602Network Security

4

CIST 2611Network Defense

4

CIST 2612Computer Forensics

4

Choose a Specialization – Total of 16 Hours

LINUX/UNIX Specialization

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

Or

WLET 1000Intro to UNIX & Linux w/Script

4

 

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Microsoft Specialization

CIST 2411Microsoft Client

4

CIST 2412Microsoft Server Installation and Maintenance

4

CIST 2413Cloud and Data Foundations for Microsoft Azure

4

 

CIST 2414MS Server Administrator

4

Or

CIST 2222Admin Microsoft SQL Server

4

Cisco Specialization

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 2452Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials

4

CIST 2453Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

4

CIST
Guided Elective

4

Cloud Computing Specialization

CIST 2480AWS Cloud Foundations

4

CIST 2481AWS Cloud Architecting

4

CIST 2482AWS Cloud Developing

4

CIST
Guided Elective

4

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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

CIST 1001Computer Concepts

4

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

Total Credit Hours:12

ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores-See Advisor

CIST 1001 - Co-Req: COMP 1000

Semester Two

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

CIST 1130Operating Systems Concepts

3

Choose One:

CIST 1401Comp Networking Fundamentals

4

Or

CIST 2441Network Home/Sm Business

4

Or

CIST 2451Introduction to Networks-Cisco

4

CIST 1401 and CIST 2441 - Pre-Req: COMP 1000

Required

CIST 1122Hardware Install/Maintenance

4

Total Credit Hours:14
CIST 1122 - Co-Req: CIST 1001

Semester Three

CIST
Elective

3

CIST
Elective

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 1601Info Security Fundamentals

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.