Computer Networking & Office Technologies

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The Computer Networking & Office Technologies department offers Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Undergraduate Certificate and several Occupational Endorsement Certificates (OECs) programs. Please contact an advisor for more information about each of these. You can schedule an appointment by calling 786-6426.

Computer Information and Office Systems (CIOS)

Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information and Office Systems
This Associate of Applied Science Degree program prepares students for career entry or career advancement in a variety of office settings and also offers skill building for personal use. It provides students with the technical, administrative, and human relations skills required of office professionals. Both the Office Foundations and the Office Support Occupational Endorsement Certificates articulate directly into this degree.

Occupational Endorsement Certificates (OECs)
OECs are designed to give students skills in a specific occupational field and indicate competence in a technical and professional area. Some OECs are embedded in the AAS in Computer Information and Office Systems. Students must receive a satisfactory grade (C or higher, or P) in all required CIOS courses to be awarded an OEC. The CIOS Department offers the following OECs:

Bookkeeping Support
Corporate Specified Skills
Medical Office Support
Office Digital Media
Office Foundations
Office Support
Technical Support

Computer and Networking Technology (CNT)

Associates of Applied Science, Computer and Networking Technology
This associate degree prepares students to install, configure, administer, operate and repair networks used to connect computing and digital communications systems of various types. At the completion of the program, students are able to demonstrate the following:

1.   Computer literacy in PC applications and operating systems.
2.   Entry-level employability skills for computer and network technicians.
3.   Proficiency in Cisco router installation and configuration in multi-protocol inter-networks.
4.   Proficiency in Cisco switch and VLAN installation and configuration.
5.   Competence in entry-level tasks of planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.
6.   Proficiency in PC troubleshooting and repair.
7.   Competence in installation configuration and troubleshooting Microsoft operating systems.
8.   Competence in configuring and maintaining network and computer system security.
9.   Good customer service skills.
10. The ability to think critically and solve problems.

Undergraduate Certificate, Computer and Networking Technology
This certificate program prepares students to install, configure, operate and repair networks used to connect computing and digital communications systems of various types. At the completion of the program, students are able to demonstrate the following:

1.   Proficiency in PC troubleshooting and repair.
2.   Competence in entry-level tasks of planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.
3.   Computer literacy in PC applications and operating systems.
4.   Entry-level employability skills for computer and network technicians.
5.   Job upgrade skills for technicians and professionals.
6.   Good customer service skills.
7.   Proficiency in Cisco router installation and configuration in multi-protocol inter-networks.
8.   Proficiency in Cisco switch and VLAN installation and configuration.

Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Cisco-Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
At the completion of this certificate program, students are able to demonstrate the following:

1.   Proficiency in Cisco router installation and configuration in multi-protocol inter-networks using LAN and WAN switches.
2.   Proficiency in Cisco switch and VLAN installation and configuration.
3.   Competence in entry-level tasks of planning, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting Ethernet and TCP/IP networks.