Cisco Networking Concentration Curriculum Map

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Courses should be completed in the order listed below. Critical courses and other milestones are indicated with a ♦. Completion of these specific courses and/or special requirements may be necessary for timely progress through a major. Additional information and reminders are indicated with a ►.

To view your academic plan and track progress, visit DegreeWorks. Contact Academic Advising with questions or for assistance in revising your academic plan.

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

For Concentration Electives, select from course options listed in Concentration Electives.

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Mathematics General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): MATH 125 or MATH 163 (recommended for students transferring to UMBC)
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CRJU 101 (Diversity-approved), PSYC 101 or SOCL 101
→ Selected course must be a Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective if student does not plan to complete CSIT 120 .
Information Technology General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CSIT 101 , CSIT 111 or CSIT 120 (Diversity-approved)
→ Selected course must be CSIT 120 if a Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective was not previously completed.
►You’re making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
DCOM 251 - Local Area Networks 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 251 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Network+ industry certification
DCOM 141 - Introduction to PC Repair and Operation 4 Credit(s).
Concentration Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): DCOM 202 or DCOM 235
Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CMNS 101
►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 258 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Security+ industry certification
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 217 - CCNA I: Introduction to Networks 4 Credit(s). ♦ (offered in the first 7-week session)
DCOM 218 - CCNA II: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 4 Credit(s). (offered in the second 7-week session)
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 108 (4-credit Lab Science is recommended for students who intend to transfer)
►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.
DCOM 224 - Advanced Linux Administration 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students should speak with their DCOM 224 faculty member about obtaining the CompTIA Linux+ industry certification
DCOM 219 - CCNA III: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 4 Credit(s).
► Upon successful completion of preceding coursework, students are eligible to apply for a Cisco-CCNA Certificate. Contact the Program Coordinator for more details about obtaining the CCNA Industry Certification.
Concentration Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): CSIT 216
Concentration Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
→ Recommended elective course(s): DCOM 150 or DCOM 235

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.