Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Cisco Network Administration, CSC
Cisco Network Administration, CSC G3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks. Learn more at https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/g3. PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for jobs that install and support CISCO computer networking systems. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. This program contains preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the PCAP Certified Associate Python certifications. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills: Demonstrate knowledge of skills of IP addressing, VLSM, and network creation. Communicate effectively in IT environments using research, writing, and presentation skills. Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting and configuring routers and switches.
Required Courses
Course Name	Credits:	Semester Taken	Notes
ITN 170 - Linux System Administration	3 credits
ITN 154 - Introduction to Networks	4 credits
ITN 155 - Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials Prerequisite(s): ITN 154.	4 credits
ITN 156 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation - Cisco Prerequisite(s): ITN 155.	4 credits
ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication Prerequisite(s): ITN 154 or ITN 260	4 credits
ITN 111 - Server Administration Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisite: ITN 101 or ITN 154	3 credits
ITP 150 - Python Programming	3 credits
ITP 170 - Project Management Additional Course Options: ITE 290.	3 credits
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 28 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first. Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. All information technology courses must be completed within five years of student’s intended graduation date. Students who have completed the following industry certifications may receive credits toward completion of this program. Meet with faculty advisor for details. CompTIA Linux+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 170 CompTIA Network+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 101 CompTIA A+ or CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITE 221 CompTIA Security+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 260 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 257 For more information on program-related industry certifications, meet with your faculty advisor and go to the *Community College Workforce Alliance* (*CCWA*) website at *ccwatraining.org. Note that in order to receive a degree* or certificate at Brightpoint at least 25% of the credits must be completed at the college. Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.
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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Cisco Network Administration, CSC

Cisco Network Administration, CSC

G3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Learn more at https://www.brightpoint.edu/training-workforce/g3.

PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for jobs that install and support CISCO computer networking systems. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. This program contains preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and the PCAP Certified Associate Python certifications.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Demonstrate knowledge of skills of IP addressing, VLSM, and network creation.
Communicate effectively in IT environments using research, writing, and presentation skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting and configuring routers and switches.

Required Courses

Course Name

Credits:

Semester Taken

Notes

ITN 170 - Linux System Administration

3 credits

ITN 154 - Introduction to Networks

4 credits

ITN 155 - Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials

Prerequisite(s): ITN 154.

4 credits

ITN 156 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation - Cisco

Prerequisite(s): ITN 155.

4 credits

ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication

Prerequisite(s): ITN 154 or ITN 260

4 credits

ITN 111 - Server Administration

Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisite: ITN 101 or ITN 154

3 credits

ITP 150 - Python Programming

3 credits

ITP 170 - Project Management Additional Course Options: ITE 290.

3 credits

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 28

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

All information technology courses must be completed within five years of student’s intended graduation date.

Students who have completed the following industry certifications may receive credits toward completion of this program. Meet with faculty advisor for details.

CompTIA Linux+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 170
CompTIA Network+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 101
CompTIA A+ or CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITE 221
CompTIA Security+ is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 260
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is equivalent to 3 credits for ITN 257

For more information on program-related industry certifications, meet with your faculty advisor and go to the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) website at ccwatraining.org. Note that in order to receive a degree or certificate at Brightpoint at least 25% of the credits must be completed at the college.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

Notes: