Degree and Certificate Programs

Computer Sciences and Information Technology

Computer Engineering Technology (Cisco CCNP Technician) (A373)

Associate in Applied Science

The Computer Engineering Technology program of study has three subspecialties, Computer Technician, Internetwork Technician, and Cisco CCNP Technician. The Computer Technician subspecialty focuses on computer support and basic networking. The Internetwork Technician subspecialty focuses on networking and internetworking (connecting multiple networks together). The Cisco CCNP Technician subspecialty has a small amount of computer technology, but mainly focuses on the Cisco Academy (8 courses total in the academy). All specialties have core classes in computer repair, operating systems, basic networking, and an internship. The programs also emphasize hands-on instruction. The certifications that the Cisco CCNP Technician subspecialty prepares you for include Network+, and Cisco’s CCNA and CCNP.

Special Notes: Based on placement test results, students may be required to take additional courses in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.

OST 1100 Keyboarding/Introduction to Word Processing is recommended to students who need to acquire keyboarding skills, otherwise students must demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding.

Required Courses

The following is a list of courses required for this program presented in a recommended sequence of completion. The sequence is only a suggested guide, and there is no requirement to follow the sequence precisely. Students in this program may register for any course as long as the student has met any prerequisites for that course. Where a “professional elective” is indicated in the course sequence, students may choose any course from the group of professional electives that follows the full course sequence.

Course Number and Title	Credits
CET 1742 Introduction to Network Configuration	3
CET 2600 Cisco I	3
CET 2610 Cisco II	3
CET 1514 Operating Systems III	3
ENC 1101 English Composition I	3
CET 2186 Computer Peripherals and Interfacing	3
OST 1581 Professional Development	3
CET 2615 Cisco III	3
CET 2620 Cisco IV	3
CET 2626 Cisco V	6
ENC 2210 Technical Report Writing	3
MAC 1105 College Algebra	3
OR
MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra (4 cr.)
Professional Elective (see list below)	3
CET 2628 Cisco VI	3
CET 2627 Cisco VII	3
SOP 1002 Human Relations	3
Professional Elective (see list below)	3
CET 2629 Cisco VIII	3
CET 1943 Internship	3
Professional Elective (see list below)	8
Total Credit Hours	68

Professional Electives

CET 2759 CCNA Certification Review
CET 2485 Network+ Certification Review
CET 2189 Advanced Peripherals
CET 2744 Network Installation
CET 1513 Operating Systems II
CET 1512 Operating Systems I
CET 2752 Network Administration
CET 2501 Software Installation
EET 1035 Fundamentals of DC/AC Electricity
CET 1114 Digital Fundamentals
CET 2123 Microprocessor Fundamentals