Arkansas State University-Beebe

Technical Certificate

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Click here to access ASU-Beebe University Catalog 2007-2008

Computer Systems and Networking Technology

ASU-Beebe Campus

See the Advanced Technology and Allied Health Division or page 62 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Michael Troop

Phone: (501) 882-8320
E-mail: mltroop@asub.edu
Location: Advanced Technology Center (see ASU-Beebe Campus Map)

This program prepares individuals to enter occupations that involve computer networking and computer maintenance. It provides basic cabling for networks and network administration skills.

Students completing this program will be prepared to take a nationally recognized certification exam such as the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and the first portion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Skills will be developed by a combination of lectures and hands-on instructional approach with emphasis placed on lab experiences.

This technical certificate is offered at both ASU-Searcy and ASU-Beebe and leads into the Computer Systems and Networking Technology Associate of Applied Science degree on the ASU-Beebe campus.

Requirements (30 hours)

FIRST SEMESTER

Lecture Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

Course

       
3 3 4 CST 1104 Introduction to Computer Hardware/Software
3 3 4 CST 1114 Networking Essentials-Cisco I
3 3 4 CST 1154 Introduction to Microcomputer Programming
      COM 1003 Career Communications
      OR
3 0 3 *ENG 1003 Freshman English I
12 9 15  

SECOND SEMESTER

Lecture Hours Lab Hours Credit Hours

Course

       
3 3 4 CST 1124 Microcomputer Operating Systems
3 3 4 CST 1134 Router Technologies-Cisco II
3 3 4 CST 2134 Local Area Network I
      MTH 2103 Advanced Technical Math
      OR
3 0 3 *MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra
12 9 15  

*Required for the AAS Degree

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