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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 REVISED
NC CIP: 11.0901
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2015

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	2	3	0	3
SEC 110	Security Concepts	2	2	0	3
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	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:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
	Total:	5	6	0	8

Summer Term

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

Fall Semester

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

Total Credit Hours: 38

Additional Information

D25340EA REVISED