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Information Technology - CISCO Networking - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

Application Code 307

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH 239—443-518-1520.

This curriculum is a guide for transferring to a four-year institution, such as Capitol Technology University, Towson University, or the University of Maryland University College to complete a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.   Students are advised to check the requirements of the major at the institutions to which they intend to transfer. Students in this program are eligible to sit for Cisco’s Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Routing & Switching, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, and Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) certifications.  

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3
CMSY-105Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I

3
CMSY-106Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II

3
CMSY-110Software Applications for Micros

3
MATH-143Precalculus I

3
-or higher core course

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
CSCO-291Introduction to Networks

3
CSCO-292Routing and Switching Essentials

3
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
-Science Core Course

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
CSCO-293Scaling Networks

3
CSCO-294Connecting Networks

3
CSCO-305Cisco IP Telephony

3
-Arts & Humanities Core Group A

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
CSCO-308CCNA Security

3
CSCO-651Implementing IP Routing

3
CSCO-652Implementing IP Switching

3
-Science Core Course (must include lab)

4
-Any General Education Core Course

2

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Identify appropriate network topologies and equipment related to client-server environment.
  2. 2. Demonstrate the ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot and apply security configurations to various host and network devices.
  3. 3. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.

Total Credit Hours: 60