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(60 credits)
Purpose: This program prepares students for rewarding careers in the dynamic field of computer networking. The continued growth of the Internet, wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs) requires people with the broad knowledge and skills needed to design, manage, secure and troubleshoot sophisticated information storage, retrieval and presentation systems.
Program Information: This is a rigorous educational program that covers the workings of networks from an end-user’s desktop to a remote server that could be located anywhere in the world. The curriculum has been designed to encompass many of the same competencies that are covered by several recognized industry certifications, for example Comp TIA’s A+, Server+, Network+ and Security+; Cisco CCNA, Cisco Security; and Microsoft Certified System Administrator, so students will gain the knowledge and skills that are recognized as important for employment in the field.
(Computer and Network Technology course descriptions)
CNT 2510 Networking Essentials (CCNA 1) or
CS 1104 Introduction to Networking, 3cr
CNT 2300 PC Hardware and Software (A+), 4cr
BUS 1119 Human Relations in Business or
BUS 2310 Achieving Customer Satisfaction or
BUS 2320 Project Management and Planning Skills, 3cr
CNT 2520 Introduction to Router Configuration (CCNA 2), 3cr
CNT 2530 Routing and LAN Switches (CCNA 3), 3cr
CNT 2540 WAN Technologies (CCNA 4), 3cr
CNT 2401 Administering Windows Operating System I (MCSA 1), 2cr
CNT 2410 Managing a Windows Server Environment (MCSA 2), 2cr
CNT 2420 Implementing a Windows Server Network Infrastructure (MCSA 3), 2cr
Select either Security Emphasis, Advanced Network Technology Emphasis, or IP Telephony Emphasis.
Provides comprehensive knowledge and skills needed for I.T. professionals who have network security and information assurance responsibilities. Courses cover the objectives encompassed by industry standards including Security+, Cisco IOS and PIX firewalls, ethical hacking, VPNs, intrusion detection, incident response and overall security policy and practices.
CNT 2820 Information Systems Security Fundamentals, 3cr
CNT 2825 Information Systems Security Advanced, 3cr
CNT 2810 Network Security Fundamentals, 3cr
CNT 2815 Network Security Advanced, 3cr
CNT 2830 Network Security Design or
CNT 2189 I.T. Internship, 3cr
Provides I.T. employees with knowledge and skills needed to assume additional or higher level responsibilities for a large networked environment. The curriculum includes essential security concepts that are critical for all I.T. team members and provides flexibility for various levels of current competence and areas of emphasis.
CNT 2820 Information Systems Security, 3cr
CNT 2810 Managing Network Security Fundamentals, 3cr
CNT 2710 Wireless LAN Technology, 3cr
Electives, 6cr
Select from CNT 2189, CNT 2610, CNT 2620, CNT 2630, CNT 2640, BUS 2320
IP Telephony is to the new generation of telecommunications as electricity replacing the steam engine was to the Industrial Revolution. This technology holds explosive potential as voice, data and video converge onto a single platform, unifying communications in a way that will transform every aspect of our lives, our businesses and our society.
CNT 2720 Orientation to IP Telephony, 1cr
CNT 2722 Building the Foundation to IP Telephony, 3cr
CNT 2725 Quality of Service (QoS), 2cr
CNT 2726 Cisco IP Telephony: Integration (Part I), 3cr
CNT 2728 Cisco IP Telephony: Integration (Part II), 3cr
CNT 2731 IP Telephony: Enterprise Planning and Design, 3cr
ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1100, 1114, or 2230, 3cr
Math or Science with Lab, 3cr
(See Goal 3 and Goal 4 of MnTC)
History/Social Science/Behavioral Science, 3cr
(See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Liberal Arts Electives*, 4cr
Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, career development, computer science, health, interdisciplinary studies, journalism, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.
For more information on Networking Technology and Security call Dave Anderson at 651/450-8655 or send us your question.