Major code: 5408 Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division Computer Science and Information Systems Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| NET120 | PC Upgrading and Maintenance | 3 |
| NET121 | Introduction to Computer Networking | 3 |
| NET137 | CCNA Phase 2 | 3 |
| NET253 | Securing Network Switches and Routers | 3 |
| NET256 | CCNA Phase 3 | 3 |
| NET281 | Firewall and Network Security | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
| First Summer Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| NET120 | PC Upgrading and Maintenance | 3 |
| NET121 | Introduction to Computer Networking | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| NET137 | CCNA Phase 2 | 3 |
| NET253 | Securing Network Switches and Routers | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| NET256 | CCNA Phase 3 | 3 |
| NET281 | Firewall and Network Security | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Computer Network Administration & Security Technology Degree (5400).
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate the ability to configure and manage Cisco routers and switches, including setting up interfaces, routing protocols, and VLANs.
- Apply troubleshooting methodologies to identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues using Cisco command-line tools and diagnostic utilities.
- Implement security best practices in a Cisco environment, including configuring firewalls, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect network resources.