Science and Technology - Programs of Study

Cisco Certified Networking
A Computer Support Technology Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
Application Code 151
For curriculum information, contact the Science and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.


The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN/WAN, and dial access services for small networks. Courses such as CSCO-281, CSCO-282, CSCO-283, and CSCO-284 prepare students to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam. The CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can plan, implement, secure, maintain and troubleshoot converged enterprise networks. Courses such as CSCO-651, CSCO-652, and CSCO-653 prepare students to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification exams, CCNP(ROUTE), CCNP(SWITCH) and CCNP(TSHOOT). CSCO-308 prepares students to sit for Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam. CSCO-305 prepares students to sit for Cisco Voice Over IP(CVOICE) certification exam.

		Credits
ELEC-140	Network Cabling Systems	3
CSCO-281	Network Fundamentals	3
CSCO-282	Routing Protocols and Concepts	3
CSCO-283	LAN Switching and Wireless Networks	3
CSCO-284	Accessing the WAN	3
CSCO-305	Cisco IP Telephony	3
CSCO-308	CCNA Security	3
CSCO-651	Implementing IP Routing	3
CSCO-652	Implementing IP Switching	3
CSCO-653	Maintaining and Troubleshooting IP Networks	3
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Program Name:	Cisco Certified Networking
Program Length (Credits/Weeks):	30 credits/ 45 weeks
CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity	15.202
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):	15-1071.00
SOC Occupation(s):	Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator), Information Technology Director (IT Director), Systems Engineer, Network Manager, Network Specialist
SOC Occupation(s) Links:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1071.00
Tuition & Fees*: Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
	$5168	$7658	$9008
Books & Supplies*: Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program	$614
*For completion within published program length	Additional information about costs can be found on pages 25-26 of the 2010-2011 Catalogue (http://www.howardcc.edu/academics/program_information/catalog/)
Median Loan Debt, Title IV: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Load Debt, Private Loans: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
On-Time Completion Rate: On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials (2009-2010 program graduates)	Not required due to number of students in program
Placement Rate:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Disclaimers:

Please note that information above is based on the following:

“Full-Time” enrollment status
Placement into college-level courses
Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.

Effective: June 30, 2011