Livonia, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
This program builds on the Networking Specialist certificate program to further prepare students for a career in the challenging field of networking. In addition to the targeted curriculum of the certificate program, students will gain additional knowledge and skills necessary to design, integrate, and manage networking projects.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- CNT 115 - Cybersecurity Fundamentals Credits: 3
- CNT 210 - CCNA Networking 1 Credits: 4 *
- CNT 220 - CCNA Networking 2 Credits: 4 *
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select first General Education English Communication course:
Recommended:
- ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
- OR: ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 14
Winter Semester
CNT 230 - CCNA Networking 3 Credits: 4 *
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select second General Education English Communication course:
Recommended:
- ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
- OR: ENG 106 - Business English Credits: 3
- OR: ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
Mathematics - Credits: 3-5
Select General Education Mathematics course:
Recommended:
- MATH 102 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 4
- OR: MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
- OR: MATH 126 - College Algebra Credits: 4
Humanities - Credits: 1-4
Select General Education Humanities course:
Recommended:
- COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
- OR: HUM 106 - Introduction to Art and Music Credits: 1
Total Credits: 13-16
Spring Session
Science - General Education Science course Credits: 3-4
Social Science - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Social Science course:
Recommended:
- POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
- OR: PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
- OR: PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4
Total Credits: 6-9
Second Year
Fall Semester
- CIS 172 - Network Security Fundamentals Credits: 3
- CNT 173 - Wireless Local Area Networks Credits: 3
- CNT 250 - Server Administration 1 Credits: 3
Elective
Select one:
- CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
- CIS 255 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3
Total Credits: 12
Winter Semester
- CIS 250 - Systems Development and Design Credits: 4
- CIS 251 - IT Project Management Credits: 3
- CNT 176 - Cloud Network Technologies Credits: 3
- CNT 293 - Network Design Credits: 3
Elective - Select one not previously taken Credits: 3
Total Credits: 16
Program Total: 61-67 Credits
*Completion of CNT 210, CNT 220, and CNT 230 will prepare the student to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.
Electives
- CIS 178 - Technical Microsoft Windows Credits: 3
- CIS 225 - Database Management Systems Credits: 3
- CIS 255 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 3
- CIS 273 - TCP/IP and Network Architectures Credits: 3
- CIS 274 - Advanced Linux Credits: 3
- CNT 253 - Server Administration 2 Credits: 3
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.