COMPUTER SCIENCES
Web Development I
Scripting Technologies
Web Graphics I
Information Security Fundamentals
PHP Programming I
Web Technologies
Web Graphics II
Web Development II
IT Analysis, Design, and Project Management
Elective(s)
CIST 1510
CIST 1520
CIST 1530
CIST 1601
CIST 2351
CIST 2510
CIST 2531
CIST 2550
CIST 2921
CIST XXXX
Total Hours
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
53
Elective(s): Any CIST course for which the student has met the prerequisites may be used to satisfy
this requirement.
Program Director suggested electives include: CIST2950, CIST2381, CIST2371, CIST2742,
CIST1550, CIST 1560
**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001, CIST 1305, and CIST 1510
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Cisco Network Specialist CCNA
Certificate Program
CN71
Program Description
The purpose of Cisco network specialist certificate CCNA is to teach students the principles, practices and skills needed to design, build and maintain small to medium-size local area networks and
wide area networks capable of supporting national and global organizations. In addition, this technical certificate will prepare them for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification exams. Cisco Certified Network Associate
(CCNA®) validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and
switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a
WAN. CCNA curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. The curriculum also includes (but
is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP),
Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), VLANs,
Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).
In order to be able to take the Cisco classes, students must first apply and be admitted into the Cisco
Network Specialist CCNA or networking specialist degree or diploma programs. Applicants to this
program are accepted every fall semester. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)
Employment Opportunities
Network support technician, network engineer, network WAN administrator
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CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
Cisco Network Fundamentals
CIST 2451
Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts
CIST 2452
Cisco LAN Switching and Wireless
CIST 2453
CISCO Accessing the WAN
CIST 2454
16
4
4
4
4
Total Hours
16
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2451
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Cyber Crime Specialist
Certificate Program
CCR1
Program Description
The cybercrime specialist certificate was created to better prepare our students to become computer
forensics professionals. This program provides basic training in computer forensics and cybercrime;
to produce competent entry-level computer forensics technicians. (Program Length: 2 Semesters
Minimum)
Employment Opportunities
Cybersecurity in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software
developers, and Internet Service Providers
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
Computer Concepts
CIST 1001
Hardware Installation & Maintenance
CIST 1122
Information Security Fundamentals
CIST 1601
Computer Forensics
CIST 2612
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJU 1010
Criminal Procedure
CRJU 2050
21
4
4
3
4
3
3
Total Hours
21
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1001, CIST 1122, and CRJU 1010
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
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Data Center Specialist
Certificate Program
DC11
Program Description
The data center specialist certificate provides training in data center concepts, site layout, power
distribution, HVAC concepts, cabling, infrastructure, security and installation/maintenance. Upon
completion, a student will have the necessary skills to work in the data center environment. Students
will also be eligible to apply and receive the pc repair and network technician certificate. (Program
Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)
Employment Opportunities
Data center operations technician, data center operator, data center technician, data center assistant.
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
First Year Experience
FYES 1000
Computer Concepts
CIST 1001
Hardware Installation & Maintenance
CIST 1122
Operating Systems Concepts
CIST 1130
Computer Networking Fundamentals
CIST 1401
Data Center I
CIST 2461
Data Center II
CIST 2463
24
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
Total Hours
24
**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001, and CIST 1122
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Game Developer
Certificate Program
CSZ1
Program Description
The computer game developer certificate provides learning opportunities which develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of programming theory, game design, game artificial
intelligence, game physics, and practical application necessary for successful employment in gaming development. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit in gaming development.
Technical courses apply to degree and diploma programs in game development. (Program Length: 4
Semesters Minimum)
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Students applying for this program must be accepted into the computer game developer degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for
this certificate.
All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exemption testing, transfer credit
or course completion. (CIST 1305, CIST 1001, FYES 1000, CIST 2361 and MATH 1103 or MATH
1113 or MATH 1111) Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.
Employment Opportunities
Game Developer
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
C++ Programming I
CIST 2361
Introduction to Game Development
CIST 2740
Advanced Game Development
CIST 2741
Beginning Python Programming
CIST 2742
C++ Programming II
CIST 2362
Introduction to Game Physics
CIST 2743
Advanced Game Physics
CIST 2744
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CIST 2745
Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Gaming
CIST 2746
32
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
Total Hours
32
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2361, CIST 2740, CIST 2742
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Graphic Design for the Web
Certificate Program
GDF1
Program Description
The graphic design for the web program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with
an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in the development of graphic
images. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of computer terminology and
concepts, website design and development, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Program graduates will receive a Graphic Design for the Web Technical Certificate of Credit and will be
qualified for employment as graphic designers. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)
Students applying for this program must be accepted into the web site design/developer degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for
this certificate.
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Employment Opportunities
Graphic designers
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
First Year Experience
FYES 1000
Computer Concepts
CIST 1001
Web Development I
CIST 1510
Web Graphics I
CIST 1530
Web Vector Graphics
CIST 1550
Web Graphics for Print
CIST 1560
Web Graphics II
CIST 2531
Elective(s)
CIST XXXX
24
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total Hours
24
Elective(s): Any CIST course for which the student has met the prerequisites may be used to satisfy
this requirement.
Program Director suggested electives include: CIST1305, CIST1601, CIST1520, CIST2510,
CIST2351, CIST 2950
**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1510
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Cybersecurity
Certificate Program
IS81
Program Description
The cybersecurity certificate is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts,
principles and techniques required in the field of computer information systems. Program graduates
receive a cybersecurity certificate. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in
­cybersecurity. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)
Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking or cybersecurity
degree or diploma program.
Employment Opportunities
Cybersecurity in business and industrial firms, financial institutions, government agencies, software
developers, and Internet Service Providers
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CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
Information Security Fundamentals
CIST 1601
Security Policies and Procedures
CIST 1602
Implementing Operating Systems Security
CIST 2601
Network Security
CIST 2602
Implementing Internet/Intranet Firewalls CIST 2611
Computer Forensics
CIST 2612
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
CIST 2613
26
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Total Hours
26
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1601 and CIST 1602
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
Java Programmer
Certificate Program
JP11
Program Description
The purpose of this certificate is to provide learning opportunities which develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement.
The program emphasizes a combination of Java programming theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a technical certificate of credit in Java
Programming. Students applying to this program must complete CIST 1001 or successful completion of an exemption exam. All prerequisite courses for this program must be met through exemption
testing, transfer credit or course completion. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in computer programming. (Program Length: 4 Semesters Minimum)
Students applying for this program must be accepted into the computer programming degree
or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for this
certificate.
Employment Opportunities
Programmer for Java platform
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
Essential Technical Courses
Program Design and Development
CIST 1305
Web Development I
CIST 1510
Java Programming I
CIST 2371
CREDITS
22
3
3
4
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Structured Query Language (SQL)
Java Programming II
Java Programming III
CIST 1220
CIST 2372
CIST 2373
Total Hours
4
4
4
22
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1001 and CIST 1305
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information. Discuss program language elective selection
with the program advisor.
Linux/UNIX System Administrator
Certificate Program
LA31
Program Description
The Linux/Unix system administrator certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they
need to understand and maintain networks with the Linux/UNIX operating systems. All prerequisite
courses for this program must be met through exemption testing, transfer credit or course completion. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in networking. (Program Length: 3
Semester Minimum)
Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking specialist degree
or diploma program.
Employment Opportunities
Linux/UNIX system administrator
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
Unix/ Linux Introduction
CIST 2431
Unix/ Linux Server
CIST 2432
Unix /Linux Advanced Server
CIST 2433
Unix /Linux Scripting
CIST 2434
16
4
4
4
4
Total Hours
16
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 2431
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
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Network Administrator
Certificate Program
NA21
Program Description
The network administrator certificate provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation
students will be able to install, configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking software. The student is prepared to take the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) exam. Technical
courses apply to the degree or diploma program in networking. (Program Length: 5 Semesters
­Minimum)
Students applying for this program must be accepted into the networking specialist degree or
diploma program.
Employment Opportunities
Network administrator, LAN administrator, Microcomputer support specialist
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
Essential Technical Courses
First Year Experience
FYES 1000
Computer Concepts
CIST 1001
Hardware Installation & Maintenance
CIST 1122
Operating Systems Concepts
CIST 1130
Computer Networking Fundamentals
CIST 1401
Microsoft Client
CIST 2411
Microsoft Server Infrastructure
CIST 2413
Microsoft Server Administrator
CIST 2414
CREDITS
29
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1122
Total Hours
29
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
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PC Repair and Network Technician
Certificate Program
PR21
Program Description
The PC repair and network technician certificate is designed to enhance skills for students employed
in the PC support field. The program builds on the student’s computer knowledge and existing skill
base. The student’s skill base is enhanced with hands-on lab work incorporated in courses on operating systems, hardware maintenance, and networking. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum)
Employment Opportunities
Microcomputer technician
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
First Year Experience
FYES 1000
Computer Concepts CIST 1001
Hardware Installation and Maintenance CIST 1122
Operating Systems Concepts
CIST 1130
Computer Networking Fundamentals
CIST 1401
17
2
4
4
3
4
Total Hours
17
**Suggested First Semester classes: FYES 1000, CIST 1001 and CIST 1122
Web Site Developer
Certificate Program
ISE1
Program Description
The curriculum in the web site developer certificate program prepares the student to create and
maintain professional, high-quality web sites. Program graduates will be competent in the technical
areas of web design, including web graphic design, HTML5, scripting, web application server-side
languages, database driven content, web project management, internet security, and mobile applications. Various software tools will be used throughout the curriculum including Microsoft Visual
Studio, Adobe Web Suite and/or open source products, Program graduates earn a computer information systems technology/web site developer certificate and will have the skills necessary for employment in the web design field or to work as a free lance web designer. The purpose of this
certificate is to provide training opportunities for persons already either already employed in the
computer industry or have already been trained in a related computer area and wish to upgrade their
skill with advanced courses and skills (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)
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Students applying for this program must be accepted into the web site design/developer
­degree or diploma program unless they have completed the required prerequisite courses for
this certificate.
Employment Opportunities
Basic Web Site Designer
CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE
NUMBER
CREDITS
Essential Technical Courses
Program Design and Development
CIST 1305
Structured Query Language (SQL)
CIST 1220
Web Development I
CIST 1510
Scripting Technologies
CIST 1520
Web Graphics I
CIST 1530
Web Development II
CIST 2550
Information Security Fundamentals
CIST 1601
Web Technologies
CIST 2510
Web Graphics II
CIST 2531
PHP Programming I
CIST 2351
Elective(s)
CIST XXXX
35
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Total Hours
35
Elective(s): Any CIST course for which the student has met the prerequisites may be used to satisfy
this requirement.
**Suggested First Semester classes: CIST 1305 and CIST 1510
Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to
individual course descriptions for further information.
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