Network Support, CSC

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PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in computer networking. 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. Students will learn the material required for Network+ and Security+ certifications.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students should visit their faculty advisor for more information.

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

Demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills of Open Systems Interconnection Model, layers, and functions relevant to an IT environment.
Communicate effectively in IT environments using research, writing, and presentation skills.
Show knowledge of configuration of services, including DNS and DHCP.

Required Courses

ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration 3 credits
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts 3 credits
ITN 111 - Server Administration 3 credits (Offered Fall only)
ITN 171 - Unix 1 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
ITN 245 - Network Troubleshooting 3 credits (Offered Fall only)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics 3 credits
ITE 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
ITE 290 - Coordinated Internship 1 credit

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 25

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.

Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy the ITE 115 requirement by taking the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the John Tyler Community College ITE 115 Test Challenge Exam.

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

Students must have completed all coursework or be concurrently completing coursework in present semester for graduation with advisor’s approval.

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