Computer Information Technology/Network Technician

The following curriculum meets the requirement for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/Network Technician. The courses needed for the certificate are designed for those who wish to pursue a career in Information Technology as a Network Technician.

We project that 15 students will complete this program annually.

Students that successfully complete this certificate will be able to install, design, and troubleshoot enterprise networks and perform basic network security. This certificate also prepares students to pass the Cisco ICND-1 examination, the Cisco ICND-2 examination, and the CompTIA Security + examination.

Specific Objectives of Certificate:

• To prepare students for employment in the computer information technology field as system administrators with an emphasis on the Microsoft Windows server and client platform.
• To offer students experience in designing, installing, upgrading deploying and maintaining Microsoft servers and clients
• To prepare students interested in transferring to colleges in the California State University system

This program will offer additional degrees available to our students which will increase the number of degree completion and university transfer. This program is also focused on careers that require Associate degrees to provide our students with a competitive advantage in the information Technology field. This program also targets job opportunities thatare expected to grow in California. Rio Hondo graduates will be prepared tofill expected employment openings and contribute to our region’s economicfuture.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
CIT 101	Introduction to Computer Information Technology	3
CIT 210	*Cisco® Networking I	3
CIT 211	*Cisco® Networking II	3
CIT 192	Security +	3
CIT 212	*Cisco® Networking III	3
CIT 213	*Cisco® Networking IV	3

This degree can be completed in a year and will prepare students for industry certifications as well as more advanced networking course work. 

Business/ Computer Information Technology

Citrus, Long Beach, Mt San Antonio

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