Computer Network Technology Certificate

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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 (9 Credit Hours)

CNG 124 - Networking I: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 125 - Networking II: Network+ 3 Credits
CNG 142 - Intro to Cloud Computing 3 Credits

Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Students must choose 9 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 213 - Administering 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 260 - CISCO Network Associate I 5 Credits
CNG 258 - Digital Forensics 4 Credits
CNG 261 - CISCO Network Associate II 5 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
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

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
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.