Network Support Technician (CCC)

This certificate is part of the A.S. Cybersecurity and Network Systems degree.

The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level network technician position. The core courses provide introduction to:

• network administration, operations and design
• securing network infrastructures and protecting data
• operating systems administration, concepts, and practices
• network security fundamentals
• authentication and encryption methods
• network design and operations
• securing network infrastructures and protecting data
• responding to cybersecurity incidents

Students currently employed in the field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in computer systems administration, network design and protection, and security methods and techniques. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the A.S. Cybersecurity and Network Systems . 

Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. 

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Program of Study

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Courses
CET 1176	Computer Maintenance and Repair 1	3
CTS 1321	Linux Networking and System Administration 1	3
CTS 1329	Microsoft Client O/S	3
CTS 1383	Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration	3
CTSC 1134	Network+	3
CTSC 1651	Cisco Router Technology	3
CTSC 2120	Network Security Fundamentals	3
Total Credit Hours		21

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This course has the following prerequisiteCGS 1000 Exploring Digital Technology .

Course Sequence

Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree.  Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.

Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Courses followed by “&” have prerequisites that are not part of this program. Click on the course number to see the requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
CET 1176	Computer Maintenance and Repair &, Fa, Sp	3
CTSC 1134	Network+ Fa, Sp	3
CTS 1329	Microsoft Client O/S	3
CTS 1321	Linux Networking and System Administration &	3
CTS 1383	Microsoft Server O/S - Installation and Configuration Fa, Sp	3
CTSC 1651	Cisco Router Technology Fa, Sp	3
CTSC 2120	Network Security Fundamentals Fa, Sp	3
Total Credit Hours		21

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If no term is designated, course is offered every term

Fa

Course is offered in fall term

Sp

Course is offered in spring term

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply subnetting to IP Networks
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
2. Analyze asymmetric encryption methods for secure authentication and data exchange.
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
3. Design a group policy strategy
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
4. Install a domain controller
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
5. Contrast absolute and relative pathnames
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
6. Contrast stand-alone utilities and built-in shell commands
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
7. Create a small workgroup environment
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
8. Contrast NTFS and share level file and folder permissions
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
9. Analyze the primary functions and features of a router
   • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
10. Design a hierarchical addressing scheme
    • Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems