Network Support Technician Overview (6540)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate (CIP 0511100121)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/STEM
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
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
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
John Hadley, Interim Associate Dean, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3689
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.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
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 |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
Computer Networking Electives (Credits: 6)
Choose 6 Credits
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2402 | Implementing and Administering Network Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2652 | Advanced Routing Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2664 | Router and Switch Security (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2653 | Cisco Project Based Learning (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2314 | Attack Prevention and Detection (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CAP2140 | Digital Forensics 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1650 | Network Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2651 | Router Technology (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Any Computer Networking Elective | 3 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Any Computer Networking Elective | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 21