Network Support Technician Overview (6540)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-stem/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate consists of five courses and is designed to teach students the skills necessary for entry level positions in the field of Cisco security.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Students may complete the program in two semesters, six to nine months.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Loxahatchee Groves campuses.
For More Information
Professor Virginia Carneiro de Paula, Department Chair, carneirv@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3367 (Lake Worth)
Professor Uzma Amiruddin, amiruddu@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1195 (Loxahatchee Groves)
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities include network administration and security positions.
Career Path Notes
Credits in this certificate program will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Networking Administrator.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 15)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Computer Networking Electives (Credits: 6)
Choose 6 Credits
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2652 | Advanced Routing Technology (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2664 | Router and Switch Security (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2653 | Cisco Project Based Learning (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1650 | Network Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2651 | Router Technology (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
Total Credit Hours: 21
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any Computer Networking Elective | 3 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 credits (3 lecture hours) |
| Any Computer Networking Elective | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21