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Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- El Centro
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Skills Achievement Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
This program closed effective September 1, 2023.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the CCNA certification examination. Courses that complete the Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITE
Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
SEMESTER 1
ITCC 2420 – CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award.
Total Hours: 8
PATHWAY TOTAL: 8 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS