Cisco Networking - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
(15-16 credits)
NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| CTEC 180 | Introduction to Networking | 4 |
| or OECS 261 | Introduction to Networks | |
| CTEC 185 | Routing and Switching Essentials | 4 |
| or OECS 262 | Essentials of Routing and Switching | |
| CTEC 280 | Scaling Networks | 4 |
| or OECS 263 | Network Fundamentals | |
| CTEC 285 | Connecting Networks | 3-4 |
| or OECS 264 | Network Routing Protocols | |
| or CTEC 290 | Network Security | |
| or OECS 269 | Network Security | |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
(15-16 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CTEC 180 or OECS 261 | Introduction to Networking or Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CTEC 185 or OECS 262 | Routing and Switching Essentials or Essentials of Routing and Switching | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CTEC 280 or OECS 263 | Scaling Networks or Network Fundamentals | 4 |
| CTEC 285 | Connecting Networks or Network Routing Protocols or Network Security or Network Security | 3-4 |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |