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
* Official high school or GED transcript is required
to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, Language, 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.
CORE COURSES
Curriculum
|
1.Essential General Education Core Courses
|
| Courses |
|
Credits
|
| ENG 111 |
Business English |
5
|
| ENG 112 |
Business Communications |
5
|
| MAT 103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5
|
| EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3
|
|
Total |
18
|
|
2.Essential Fundamental Technical Courses
|
| CIS 106 |
Computer Concepts |
5
|
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
|
| CIS 103 |
Operating Systems |
6
|
| CIS 105 |
Program Design and Development |
5
|
| CIS 1140 |
Networking Concepts |
6
|
| CIS 122 |
Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance |
7
|
|
Total |
32
|
|
(Complete one of the Following Specialities)
|
| Microsoft Windows Networking Speciality |
|
|
| CIS 2149 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional |
6
|
| CIS 2150 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server |
6
|
| CIS 2153 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Infrastructure |
6
|
| CIS 2154 |
Implementing Microsoft Windows Network Directory |
6
|
|
Total |
24
|
|
OR
|
| Linux/Unix Speciality |
|
|
| CIS2554 |
Introduction to Unix/Linux |
6
|
| CIS2555 |
Linux/Unix Admin. |
6
|
| CIS2556 |
Linux/Unix Adv. Admin. |
6
|
| CIS2557 |
Linux/Unix Shell Script/td>
|
6
|
|
OR
|
| Cisco Networking Speciality |
|
|
| CIS2321 |
Intro. to LAN & WAN |
6
|
| CIS2322 |
Intro. to WANS & Routing |
6
|
| CIS276 |
Adv. Routers / Switches |
6
|
| CIS277 |
WAN Design |
6
|
| CIS Networking Electives |
Advisor Approval |
9
|
| Program Language Electives |
Advisor Approval |
7
|
| |
Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
90
|
| |
Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
6
|
| |
Estimated Program Cost |
$5,568
|
|
