Computer Networking, Essentials Certificate of Achievement

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The Computer Networking - Essentials certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in information technology specifically in the area of computer networking. Students learn how to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows and/or similar operating systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of how the different parts of a computer performs by diagnosing a problem and also perform the necessary diagnostic task.
Demonstrate understanding of basic networking and operating concepts by proposing solution to a simple networking and operating system problem, and also perform basic configurations of both hardware and software to implement the solution.

Core Requirements

Complete 14.5 units

CS 11 Fundamentals of Computer Science Units: 3
CS 32 Introduction to Computer Operating Systems Units: 3
CS 56 Networking Essentials Units: 3
CSP 17 Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies Units: 3
ELECT 14C IT Essentials (A+) Units: 2.5

Restricted Electives

Complete 3 units selected from:

COM ST 1A Public Speaking Units: 3
ENG 1A Reading and Composition Units: 3

Minimum Units Required: 17.5

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

For more information:

Contact the Science and Mathematics Division