Computer Network Technology Certificate Requirements

2009-2010 Catalog
Computer Network Technology

CCNA Certificate (CISCO Network Administrator)(20 credit hours)
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Cisco Administrators. Students are encouraged to take the Cisco Technical Certification tests to receive the CCNA certification from Cisco.
CNG 260CISCO Network Associate I5 credits
CNG 261CISCO Network Associate II5 credits
CNG 262CISCO Network Associate III5 credits
CNG 263CISCO Network Associate IV5 credits
Total20 credit hours
 
MCSA Certificate (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) (18 credit hours)
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Microsoft 2003 Network Administrators. Students are encouraged to take the Microsoft Technical Certification tests to receive the MCSA certification from Microsoft.
Note: Arapahoe Community College has no control over curriculum changes made by the agencies mentioned above.
CNG 211Windows Configuration: (OS)3 credits
CNG 212Manage a MS Windows Server Environment4 credits
CNG 213Implement a MS Windows Network Infrastructure4 credits
CNG 226Implementing and Managing MS Exchange3 credits
CNG 216Plan a MS Windows Server4 credits
Electives(3 credit hours)
Please select 3 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas.
Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total21 Credit Hours
 
UNIX Network Administration (15 credit hours)
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Unix administrators. This certificate covers different platforms of UNIX, including Solaris and Linux. This will provide students with the background to prepare for the Solaris System Administrator certification exam.
CIS 220Fundamentals of Unix (Linux)3 credits
CIS 222UNIX System Administration3 credits
CIS 232Unix Shell Programming3 credits
CSC 160Computer Science I (Language)4 credits
CSC 268Programming in Perl2 credits
Electives(4 credit hours)
Please select 4 credit hours from the CIS, CNG, CWB or CSC program areas.
Please see faculty advisor for information.
Total19 credit hours
 
Computer and Network Security Certificate(19 credit hours)
This program is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level Computer/Networking Security Technicians. Students are encouraged to take the CWSP and Security+ tests to receive the industry certifications.
CIS 220Fundamentals of UNIX (Linux)3 credits
CIS 232Unix Shell Programming3 credits
CNG 136Guide to Disaster Recovery3 credits
CNG 253Firewalls and How They Work3 credits
CNG 257Network Defense and Counter Measures3 credits
CNG 258Computer Forensics4 credits
Total19 credit hours