Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 16 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to enter employment and/or further education and training in the computer networking field. Instruction includes, but is not limited to safety, networking, networking terminology and protocols, network standards, LANs, WANs, OSI models, IPX addressing, Fast Ethernet standards, PPP, ISDN and Frame Relay. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, and communication concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment and all local, state, and federal safety, building, and environmental codes and regulations.

Program Accreditation:
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
CMCIS 151; CMCIS 152

Spring Semester 1:
CMCIS 153; CMCIS 154

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
CMCIS 151	INTERNETWORKING	4
CMCIS 152	INTERNETWORKING OS	4
CMCIS 153	LAN COMMUNICATION	4
CMCIS 154	WAN COMMUNICATION	4

Students should submit a "Petition for Graduation" after completing 8 hours. This form is available in the Admissions/Records Office, L211.

For Program Information Contact:
Business and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558