Computer Networking Technology

(Jefferson Davis Campus)

This instructional program will provide students with the required skills and expertise to be employable in the field of computer networking as computer networking technicians and/or network administrators.

The required skill and expertise will be provided through course work in the design, telecommunications, installation, maintenance, network administration of client/server systems, and operation of computer networks.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college advisor for advisement.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable. See your advisor for further details.

In addition, the Computer Networking Technology Concentration program offers an additional concentration in Gaming. Computer Networking Surveillance Technology Gaming Concentration

Computer Networking Technology Certificate

IST 1124 - IT Foundations Credit(s): 4
IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts Credit(s): 3
IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications Credit(s): 4
IST 1143 - Principles of Information Security Credit(s): 3
IST 1223 - Network Components Credit(s): 3
IST 1244 - Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server Credit(s): 4
IST 1213 - Client Installation and Configuration Credit(s): 3
IST 1723 - Programming in Python Credit(s): 3 or other Instructor Approved Programming Elective**
IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Computer Networking Technology Diploma

IST 2224 - Network Planning and Design Credit(s): 4
IST 2234 - Network Implementation Credit(s): 4
IST 1254 - Network Administration Using Linux Credit(s): 4
Instructor Approved Technical Elective Credit(s): 3/4**

Total Credits: 15/16

Associate of Applied Science Degree

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4 *
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/16

Note:

Articulated credit may be awarded for approved courses. Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1313 or any natural science with a lab.

**Any instructor/department chair approved field related elective.