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Networking Associate Certificate

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

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 Networking Associate Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Networking Associate Certificate. 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 Networking Associate Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.​

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: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

If needed, complete one:

ITSC 1401
BCIS 1405
COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

SEMESTER 1

ITCC 1314 – CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

ITCC 1344 – CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless

ITSY 1300 – Fundamentals of Information Security

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing in preparing for job search.

   Total Hours: 9

SEMESTER 2

ITCC 2320 – CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

ITSE 1370 – Introduction to Python Programming

ITSC 1316 – Linux Installation and Configuration

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Networking Associate Certificate.

   Total Hours: 9​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS