Network Support Technician
Certificate of Proficiency
A one year certificate can enable students to gain core networking skills and knowledge complementing employable skills in computer help desks and other entry-level positions. This certificate will also serve as the set of fundamental courses for our 2-year ATA Programs for Networking Implementation and Support as well as our 2-year ATA in Informations Systems Technician.
Additionally, if a student has to withdraw prior to completion of the CIS one year Certificate of Proficiency and/or an ATA degree, they will have this certificate to assist them with employment options. Many employers support students who do get a job after obtaining their certificate in completing their ATA at OC through their company’s training programs.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Explain how computer systems operate and how they are managed.
2. Explain and demonstrate core programming concepts.
3. Explain and demonstrate basic hardware management.
4. Explain and demonstrate networking concepts.
5. Explain and demonstrate technical support practices in information technology.
6. Explain and demonstrate basic security concepts.
7. Explain and demonstrate basic project management concepts.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Blackwell, Kevin Technical 215 360-475-7379
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
CMPTR 120 Programming Concepts*________________________ 5
CMPTR 122 Applications for IT Professionals____________ 4
CMPTR 172 PC Hardware Basics___________________________ 5
CMPTR 182 Networking Concepts__________________________ 5
CMPTR 185 IT User Support Fundamentals_________________ 4
CMPTR 190 Information System Project Management________ 4
CMPTR 236 Information System Security I________________ 4
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________ 5
Choose one of the following for a total of 4 credits
CMPTR 289 Introduction to a Web Server*_________ 4
CMPTR 290 Microsoft LAN Administration I*________ 4
CMPTR 291 Microsoft Network Administration II*___ 4____ 4
Choose one of the following for a total of 5 credits
BMGMT 140 Business and Personal Mathematics*_____ 5
CMPTR 123 System Architecture and Logic*_________ 5
MATH 119 Precalculus I: Algebra*________________ 5____ 5
OLRM 220 Human Relations in the Workplace_______ 3
or
OLRM 225 Human Relations in the Organizations___ 5__ 3-5
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED _________________________ 48-50
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: Instructional Policies Council Minutes 10/1/07 |