Computer Network Technology Certificate

CIP 110901 (CNG)

This certificate is specifically designed to prepare students as entry-level networking professionals. Students are encouraged to take the associated industry certification exams.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

Major Courses (6-10 Credit Hours)

Students must choose 6-10 credit hours from the following:

CNG 124 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits AND
CNG 125 - Networking II: Network+ 3 Credits OR
CNG 260 - CISCO Network Associate I 5 Credits AND
CNG 261 - CISCO Network Associate II 5 Credits

Elective Courses (8-12 Credit Hours)

Students must choose 8-12 credit hours from the following:

CNG 120 - A+ Certification Preparation 4 Credits
CNG 121 - Computer Technician I: A+ 4 Credits
CNG 122 - Computer Technician II: A+ 4 Credits
CNG 132 - Network Security Fundamentals 3 Credits
CNG 136 - Guide to IT Disaster Recovery 3 Credits
CNG 209 - MS Server Active Directory Configuration 4 Credits
CNG 211 - Windows Configuration: (OS) 3 Credits
CNG 212 - Configuring Windows Server 4 Credits
CNG 224 - Microsoft Windows Wireless Network 3 Credits
CNG 253 - Firewalls and How They Work 3 Credits
CNG 257 - Network Defense and Counter Measures 3 Credits
CNG 258 - Digital Forensics 4 Credits
CNG 262 - CISCO Network Associate III 5 Credits
CNG 263 - CISCO Network Associate IV 5 Credits
CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications 3 Credits
CIS 220 - Fundamentals of UNIX 3 Credits (Linux)
CIS 222 - UNIX System Administration 3 Credits
CIS 232 - Unix Shell Programming 3 Credits
CSC 126 - Game Design and Development 3 Credits OR higher

Total: 18 Credit Hours

NOTE: Students interested in taking one of the certification exams need to meet with a Computer Network Technology Advisor to choose the correct sequence of classes. Please call 303.797.5252 for more information.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must apply for graduation and complete the graduation survey (available via myACC). (form available at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation)
After applying for graduation, all correspondence to a student about the status of their program conferral will be sent to their student email address only.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
“Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information.”