For
Program Information please contact:
David Kirsch,
Chair,
Room 42
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4544.
dkirsch@atlantatech.edu
NETWORKING SPECIALIST - DIPLOMA
The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is designed to provide
students with and understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required
in computer information processing. Program graduates receive a Computer Information
Systems - Networking Specialist diploma and are qualified for employment as networking
specialists.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields.
Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum |
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General Core Courses |
|
Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts |
| Courses |
|
Credits |
| ENG 1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
| ENG 1102 |
Literature and Composition |
5 |
|
Area II
- Social/Behavioral Science |
| EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
|
Area III
- Natural Sciences / Mathematics |
| MAT 1013 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
|
Total |
18 |
|
Essential Fundamental Technical
Courses |
| CIS 103 |
Operating Systems |
6 |
| CIS 105 |
Program Design and Development |
5 |
| CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5 |
| CIS 122 |
Microcomputer Installation and
Maintenance |
7 |
| CIS 1140 |
Networking Concepts |
6 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
|
Total |
32 |
|
(Complete one of the Following
Specialties) |
|
Microsoft Windows Networking
Specialty |
| CIS 2149 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows
Professional |
6 |
| CIS 2150 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows
Server |
6 |
| CIS 2153 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows
Networking Infrastructure |
6 |
| CIS 2154 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows
Network Directory Services |
6 |
|
Total |
24 |
|
OR |
|
Linux/Unix Speciality |
| |
|
|
| CIS 2554 |
Introduction toLinux/ UNIX
Administration |
6 |
| CIS 2555 |
Linux/UNIX Administration |
6 |
| CIS 2556 |
Linux/UNIX Advanced.
Administration |
6 |
| CIS 2557 |
Linux/UNIX Shell Script/ programming
|
6 |
|
OR |
|
Cisco Networking Specialty |
| CIS 276 |
Advanced Routers and Switches |
6 |
| CIS 277 |
WAN Design |
6 |
| CIS 2321 |
Introduction to LAN and WAN |
6 |
| CIS 2322 |
Introduction to WANS and
Routing |
6 |
| CIS Networking Electives |
Advisor Approval |
9 |
| Program Language Electives |
Advisor Approval |
7 |
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Minimum
Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
90 |
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Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
6 |
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Estimated Program Cost |
$6,378 |
For Program Academic Advisement Sheet Click here
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