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Networking Technology - MCITP-EA

Curriculum Description

The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry and education.

Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and the implementation and management of hardware such as switches and routers.

Graduates may find employment in entry-level jobs as local area network managers, network operators, network analysts and network technicians. Graduates may also be qualified to take certification examinations for various network industry certifications, depending on their local program.

The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D25340E1)

Diploma

D25340EA
NC CIP: 11.0901
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NET 125 Networking Basics 1 4 0 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts REVISED 2016FA 2 3 0 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 7 11 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NOS 130 Windows Single User 2 2 0 3
NOS 230 Windows Admin I 2 2 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
  Total: 5 6 0 8

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support REVISED 2016FA 2 3 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
  Total: 5 3 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 277 Network Design & Imp 2 2 0 3
CTS 250 User Support & Softw Eval 2 2 0 3
NOS 231 Windows Admin II 2 2 0 3
NOS 232 Windows Admin III 2 2 0 3
  Total: 8 8 0 12

Total Credit Hours: 38

Additional Information

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D25340EA