Program Description

The Cisco Networking Security Support Technician is designed to equip students to analyze, design, and implement network systems, troubleshoot and solve problems, and demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment, or earn an AAS degree in a Computer Information Systems degree program.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Cisco Networking Security Support Technician Pathway Certificate will:

1. Analyze, design, implement and support basic network systems such as Cisco routers and switches.
2. Exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills in an individual and/or team environment.

Career Considerations

Students completing the courses necessary to earn the Cisco Networking Security Support Technician certificate will possess the skills needed to analyze, design, implement, and support Cisco routers and switches in a small- to medium-sized standalone or domain-based environment; and exhibit problem-solving and critical thinking skills in an individual and/or team environment.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Term		Credits
CIS 140M	Intro to MS Operating Systems	4
	Credits	4
Second Term
CIS 240M	Install-Config Windows Server	4
	Credits	4
Third Term
CIS 151C	Introduction to Networks	4
	Credits	4
Second Year
First Term
CIS 152C	Switch Rout Wireless Ess	4
	Credits	4
Second Term
CIS 153C	Ent Netwrk Security Automation	4
	Credits	4
	Total Minimum Credits	20

Program Entrance Requirements 

Placement scores of MTH 65 or higher and WR 115 or higher are required for entry into the CIS program.