Computer Networking Technology

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(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 4-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

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 Skills Attainment assessment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

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

Computer Networking Technology Certificate

Semester One

IST 1124 - IT Foundations Credit(s): 4
IST 1134 - CCNA 1: Intro to Networks Credit(s): 4
IST 1244 - Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server Credit(s): 4
IST 1624 - Network Security Fundamentals Credit(s): 4

Semester Two

IST 1113 - Fundamentals of Information Technology Credit(s): 3
IST 1213 - Client Installation and Configuration Credit(s): 3
IST 1224 - CCNA 2: Routing and Switching Essentials Credit(s): 4
IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 1723 - Programming in Python Credit(s): 3
OR
IST 1453 - Principles of Mobile App Development Credit(s): 3
IST 1483 - Fundamentals of Virtualization Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 32

Computer Networking Technology Diploma

Semester Three

IST 2224 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks Credit(s): 4
IST 2234 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks Credit(s): 4
IST 1254 - Network Administration Using Linux Credit(s): 4
IST 2464 - PowerShell Programming Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 16

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
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: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1033 , MAT 1313 or Higher or Any Lab Science.