Cisco Networking Degree
Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science - 64 credits
Program contact: Division of Business /Computers & Information Systems, (815) 921-3101
Program Overview
Graduates of the program are prepared to obtain Cisco's CCNA certification. Students should consult with an academic advisor, or the Dean or Academic Chair of the CIS program.
Work and Employment
Successful graduates have found work as network support specialists, software support specialists, network administrators, system administration, and network specialists among others.
Cisco Networking Specialist Course Requirements (49 credits)
Cisco Networking Core Requirements (10 credits)
| Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-102 | Intro to Computers & Info Systems | |
| WEB-101 | Programming Related to the Internet | |
| PCT-270 | Introduction to Unix/Linux |
Cisco Networking Electives (10 credits)
With the approval of the CIS Academic Chair, select courses with any of the following prefixes: CIS, PCT, or WEB.
Cisco Networking Specialization: (29 credits)
| Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-276 | Introduction to C/C++ Programming | |
| PCT-111 | Windows Active Directory | |
| PCT-112 | Windows Server Fundamentals | |
| PCT-120 | Cisco Networking I | |
| PCT-122 | Cisco Networking II | |
| PCT-124 | Cisco Networking III | |
| PCT-262 | A+ Essentials |
General Education Course Requirements (15 credits)
| Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-101 | Composition I | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
| MTH-120 | College Algebra | |
| MTH-160 | Topics From Finite Mathematics | |
| MTH-220 | Elements of Statistics | |
| BUS-170 | Intro to Organizational Behavior | |
| PSY-170 | General Psychology | |
| SOC-190 | Introduction to Sociology |