Program Description
The Cisco Network Specialist program teaches how to build, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet.
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: 16
Estimated Program Cost: $2,742
Required Courses
Occupational Courses - (16 Credits)
| CIST 2451 | Introduction to Networks - CISCO | 4 |
| CIST 2452 | Cisco Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials | 4 |
| CIST 2453 | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 |
| CIST xxxx | CIST Elective | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to create and manage a network environment with network operating system commands and a variety of troubleshooting tools (Windows, Linux).
2. Graduates will be able to configure, maintain and troubleshoot routing protocols between routers.
3. Graduates will be able to establish network connectivity (switches, VLANs, routers).
4. Graduates will be able to install, configure and troubleshoot devices in the network (workstations, servers, routers).
5. Graduates will be able to solve problems individually and in a team environment.