CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE Crafton - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.
Please be advised: Online courses vary by semester. Refer to the current Class Schedule for accurate online course availability.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below.

Program Map

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GE General Education
Program Requirement

1st Semester

4 units
CIS 140
Introduction to Networks (Cisco CCNA 1)
First in a four-course sequence that qualifies students to take the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) and the more advanced Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examinations. Topics include: PC hardware/software review, Local Area and Wide Area Networks (LAN's and WAN's), network devices, the Open System Interconnect (OSI) model, media, cable installation, network design, routing,switching, addressing, security, documentation, and basic wireless. Meets latest CCNA certification requirements.

Course Details:

    2nd Semester

    4 units
    CIS 141
    Routing and Switching Essentials (Cisco CCNA 2)
    Second in a four-course sequence that qualifies students to take the newest Cisco CCENT and CCNA examinations. Topics include: implementing LAN and WAN connectivity using routers and switches, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, network security, access-lists, routing protocols such as RIP/EIGRP/OSPF, and troubleshooting. Students gain skills through configuring Cisco devices and managing the software.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CIS 140

    3rd Semester

    4 units
    CIS 142
    Scaling Networks (Cisco CCNA 3)
    Third course of a four courses sequence that qualifies students to take the newest Cisco CCENT and CCNA examinations. In this course students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPF, EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to medium sized network.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CIS 141