Network Engineer Certificate: 215A or 215B

: 215A or 215B (please see advisor)

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This career curriculum prepares technically skilled individuals in network engineering and administration. Graduates complete a comprehensive program preparing them for positions involving client needs assessment, network design, network installation and maintenance, internetwork communication and connectivity, specialized network functions, and on-site network administration. Extensive classroom work and lab experience-mirroring real-world production network scenarios -augment academic instruction. This curriculum helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and/or Cisco Certified
Network Associate (CCNA) certification exams. Completion of courses leading to the award of the network engineer certificate include 36-37 credit hours of courses, with 30-31 required credits and 6 credits of selected electives that meet the program specifications.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

CMSC 243 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 semester hours
CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming 3 semester hours
NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials 3 semester hours
NWIT 140 - Microcomputer Practical Application 3 semester hours
NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking 3 semester hours
NWIT 170 - Network Operating Systems 3 semester hours

Electives (Select 6 Credits)

CMSC 250 - UNIX/LINUX Operating System 3 semester hours
NWIT 173 - Network Security 3 semester hours
NWIT 200 - Microsoft Windows Client Operating System 3 semester hours
NWIT 203 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 semester hours
NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator 4 semester hours
NWIT 205 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services 3 semester hours
NWIT 252 - Cisco Networking 2 3 semester hours
NWIT 253 - Cisco Networking 3 3 semester hours
NWIT 254 - Cisco Networking 4 3 semester hours
NWIT 255 - Cisco Advanced Routing (Cisco Networking Academy-Semester 5) 6 semester hours

Microsoft Windows System Administrator (MCSA) Track: 215A

All students should review the Advising Sheet and consult an advisor.

NWIT 200 - Microsoft Windows Client Operating System 3 semester hours
NWIT 203 - Microsoft Windows Server 3 semester hours
NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator 4 semester hours
NWIT 205 - Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services 3 semester hours

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Track: 215B

All students should review the Advising Sheet and consult an advisor.

NWIT 173 - Network Security 3 semester hours
NWIT 252 - Cisco Networking 2 3 semester hours
NWIT 253 - Cisco Networking 3 3 semester hours
NWIT 254 - Cisco Networking 4 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 36

Program Outcomes for the Network Engineer Certificate

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate problem solving that employs technical skills and comprehension of either networking or Microsoft Windows systems with application to current industry.
Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of either networking or Microsoft Windows systems techniques.
Demonstrate ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and analyze either network or Microsoft Windows systems structures.
Demonstrate constructive, organized work habits.
Demonstrate safe practices in the use of either networking or Microsoft Windows systems media and equipment.

Program Outcomes for the CCNA Track

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate problem solving that employs technical skills and comprehension of networking with application to current industry.
Demonstrate solid foundation skills and competency in a range of networking techniques.
Demonstrate ability, verbally, and in writing, to think critically and analyze network structures.
Demonstrate constructive, organized work habits.
Demonstrate safe practices in the use of network media and equipment.
Complete the AAS program with the necessary courses to facilitate employment in the networking industry.