Program Description
After completing the requirements of this TCC which includes the first two courses of CCNA Discovery, Networking for Home and Small Businesses, Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP and a core networking class, a student has the option to take the CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) exam, CCENT certifies the practical skills required for entry-level IT positions. In addition, this certification demonstrates a student's aptitude and competence to work in an environment that features Cisco networking devices and software.
Career Information
Occupation
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 15% nationally and 13% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $57,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Peter Ejindu
Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems
Academic Building C2310A
404-225-4538
pejindu@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 Term
Credit Hours: 12
Estimated Program Cost: $2,142
Required Courses
Occupational Courses - (12 Credits)
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to maintain small-to-medium size networks.
2. Graduates will be able to provide network technical support including but not limited to: installations, upgrades, and configurations of routers & switches.