The Networking Technology Certificate of Applied Science is earned upon successful completion of the one year of courses listed below. Students may choose to sit for the Microsoft Certified Professional and the Cisco Certified Networking Associate examinations after completion of this Certificate. Technical support employees work in organizations to maintain an in-house Management Information System (MIS) function or technical support department. See our website at www.msubillings.edu/careers for graduate data.
Before a student can be accepted into the Computer Systems Technology program, competency in computers must be demonstrated. This may be done by:
- transferring of appropriate credits
- completing the computer literacy challenge test
- obtaining permission of CST faculty
- taking prerequisite course (CAPP 120)
- possessing current ACT/SAT scores in the required range
- taking the necessary prerequisite English, math and/or computer classes identified in the catalog
Check with an academic advisor to determine how you can meet these requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Troubleshoot and repair computer hardware.
- Set up operating systems and troubleshoot software.
- Set up and document LAN networks using troubleshooting skills.
- Set up and document WAN networks using troubleshooting skills.
- Set up and document secure networks.
Required Courses
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|
| CAPP 156 | MS Excel | 3 |
| COMX 106 | Comm in a Dynamic Workplace | 3 |
| ITS 166 | Configuring MS Windows 10 | 3 |
| ITS 212 | Network Operating Sys-Server A | 3 |
| ITS 256 | CCNA Security | 3 |
| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| NTS 104 | CCNA 1: Intro to Networks | 3 |
| NTS 105 | CCNA 2: Routing & Switching Es | 3 |
| NTS 204 | CCNA 3: Scaling Networks | 3 |
| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 30 |
Note: Students are encouraged to take the industry certifications tests for Cisco and MCSE. Please contact our testing center for more information on cost and scheduling.
