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CISCO Network Administration with Cybersecurity, Certificate


  • Academic Year: 2020-2021
  • Division / Department: Business Programs / Computer Information Systems & Multimedia
  • Degree Code: CIS.NETCYBER.CERT
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This one-year certificate program teaches students introductory networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity skills to prepare them to enter the industry.

Students have the opportunity to earn multiple industry certifications including the CompTia A+ (first exam), Security+, Linux+ (first exam), and the CISCO CCENT certifications. McLennan Community College is a CISCO Local Academy.

Marketable Skills

1. Understand and apply computing terminology and concepts used in the workplace- Critical Thinking/Communication.

2. Apply fundamentals of computer programming in structured design concepts- Critical Thinking/Communication.

3. Configure, use, and troubleshoot computer operating systems and/or application software Critical Thinking.

4. Use the Internet to locate, transfer, research and publish information at a level appropriate for the academic and work environment. Critical Thinking/Communication.

5. Install and evaluate desktop and network security protocols and principles- Critical Thinking.

Semester I

BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 hours
ITCC 1314 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks 3
MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of three courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.
3 hours
ITSY 1342 Information Technology Security 3 hours
ITSC 1325 Personal Computer Hardware 1
This course prepares students for the DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Comptia A+ Hardware Certification.
3 hours
ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems 3 hours
15 hours

Semester II

ITCC 1344 CCNA 2: Switch/Rout/Wireless Essen 3
MCC is a local CISCO Academy. This is one of three courses leading up to the CISCO Certified Network Administrator certification.
3 hours
ITSE 2309 Database Programming 3 hours
ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration 5
This course prepares students for the first of two CompTia Linux+ Core Professional Certification (two exams).
3 hours
ITSY 2342 Incident Response and Handling 4
This course prepares students for the DoD Approged 8570 Baseline CompTia CySA+ Certification.
3 hours
12 hours
Total hours:27 hours