Information Technology - Networking Specialist - CISCO Network Professional, AAS

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The Cisco Network Professional program focuses on the Cisco Networking Academy, preparation for the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification exam, wired and wireless networking technologies, network security, and troubleshooting techniques necessary to enter the networking industry as a Cisco professional.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

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Suggested sequence (may be modified to meet your needs):

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00
ITNT 1500 - Principles of Networking Credit Hours: 4.00 (Exploratory Course )
ITOS 1710 - Introduction to Linux Credit Hours: 3.00
ITWP 1000 - Introduction to Web Programming Credit Hours: 3.00

Semester 2

ITIA 1200 - Introduction to Information Systems Security Credit Hours: 3.00
ITCS 1140 - Introduction to Program Design & Development Credit Hours: 4.00
ITNC 1050 - Cisco Networking 1 (CCNA) Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
GEN ED - Group I.A (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 3

ITCC 1000 - Cloud Administrator 1 Credit Hours: 3.00
ITNC 1150 - Cisco Networking 2 (CCNA) Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
ITOS 1410 - Windows Server Administration 1 Credit Hours: 4.00
GEN ED - Group II (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable (Recommended Course MATH 1000 or higher) (MATH 0050, MATH 0070, or MATH 1000 may be a required prerequisite depending on placement testing)
GEN ED - Group III (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Semester 4

BCOM 2050 - Business Communications Credit Hours: 4.00
ITNC 2050 - Cisco Networking 3 (CCNA) Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course minimum grade C is recommended for future success but is not required to receive credit)
ITNT 2130 - Network Design 1 Credit Hours: 3.00
OR ITOS 1720 - Linux Server Administration Credit Hours: 3.00
GEN ED - Group IV (AAS, ABA) Credit Hours: Variable

Information Technology-Networking Specialist-CISCO Network Professional - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Information Technology-Networking Specialist-CISCO Network Professional	62
Certificate	Information Technology-Networking Specialist-CISCO Network Professional	44
Skill Specific Certificate	Information Technology-Networking Specialist-CISCO CCNA Networking	20

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Professor	John Koss	586.445.7166	kossjo@macomb.edu	South Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Build fundamental computer networks.

2. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for basic functionality.

3. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for advanced functionality.

4. Configure and troubleshoot routers and switches for WAN access.

Career Opportunities:

Information Technology-Networking Specialist-Cisco-Network Professional

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers.

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