Cisco Network Administration, CSC

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G3 Eligible Program– Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Learn more at www.jtcc.edu/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 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 JTCC admission requirements. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students 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 knowledge of skills of IP addressing, subnetting, supernetting, 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

ITN 170 - Linux System Administration 3 credits
ITN 154 - Networking Fundamentals, Router Basics, and Configuration (ICND1) - Cisco 4 credits (Offered Fall Only)
ITN 155 - Switching, Wireless, and WAN Technologies (ICND2) - Cisco 3 credits (Offered Fall Only)
ITN 156 - Basic Switching and Routing – Cisco 3 credits (Offered Spring Only)
ITN 195 - Cisco Cybersecurity Operations 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
ITP 150 - Python Programming 3 credits
ITE 290 - Coordinated Internship 1 credit

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 20

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 advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.

ITE 290 represents a one-credit internship that will focus on student’s particular track. Students must have completed all coursework or be concurrently completing coursework in present semester for graduation with faculty advisor’s approval.

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

Credit for prior certifications may be granted. Meet with faculty advisor for details.

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