CSIT: cisco Networking (ccna)

About CISCO Networking

The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a partnership between Cisco Systems, education, business, government, and community organizations around the world. The Networking Academy curriculum centers on teaching students to design, build, and maintain computer networks. The Program prepares students for the 21st Century workplace, while serving as a valuable model for e-learning.

The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

The CCNA Curriculum at WLAC

The CCNA curriculum at WLAC is structured for intermediate and advanced students. CCNA certification candidates are expected to have: at least one year of computer science course work completed, one year of hands-on experience using personal computers, and some exposure to networking operating systems, such as Windows XP,Vista,Windows Server 2003. In addition, candidates must meet all course prerequisites and enroll in CCNA courses in the predefined order.

CCNA courses are regular semester courses. As a result, for many students the CCNA curriculum can be completed in one academic year or two semesters. CCNA candidates can start the CCNA track any semester they wish and are not required to enter any degree programs. It is strongly advisable for high school students and non-college graduates to pursue an Associate of Arts degree concurrently.

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Degree & Certificate Programs

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMPUTER NETWORK & SECURITY MANAGEMENT (Major Code 0708.00) 

30 General Education Units + 30 Units in Major 
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER NETWORK & SECURITY MANAGEMENT (Major Code 0708.00) 

18 General Education Units + 12 Units of CSIT Courses + 30 Units in Major 
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER NETWORK & SECURITY MANAGEMENT  (Major Code 0708)

21 Units in Major + 9 Units of Electives   
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGEMENT 

(Major Code 0708.10 - Unique Program Code 16585)

17 Units in Major
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - COMPUTER NETWORK & INFORMATION SECURITY 

(Major Code 0708.01 - Unique Program Code 19585)

16 Units in Major
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