Technical Certificate
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Sue Courtney
Program Coordinator: Bill Wyatt
This program is designed for the student who wants to complete a one-year certificate in Software Support. This program is designed for the computer professional upgrading job skills or the returning student wishing to start a computer career. KCKCC is a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Center. See our web-site for the most current information.
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score
75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score
below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours).
(See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Certificate Requirements |
| CIST 101 |
Computer Concepts and Applications |
3 |
| CIST 111 |
Microcomputer Business Software* |
3 |
| CIST 117 |
Local Area Networking |
3 |
| CIST 143 |
Computer Operating System |
4 |
| CIST 158 |
Introduction to Internetworking & Routers (Cisco 2)* |
3 |
| CIST 214 |
Home Computer Repair/Maintenance |
4 |
| CIST 216 |
Advanced WAN Internetworking (Cisco 3)* |
3 |
| CIST 232 |
Linux Web Server |
3 |
| CIST 250 |
O/S Features Review (Cisco 4)* |
3 |
| ENGR 108 |
Electronic Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
| |
Computer Elective (select course from CIST, ENGR) |
3-4 |
| Total hours required for a Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Technical Certificate: |
35-36 |
* See course description for prerequisite.