Specialized Associate Degree in Information Technology - Cisco Concentration
Objective: Students work with the Cisco Internetworking Operating Systems including setup, configuration and design of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). The student will be able to program Cisco routers and switches; implement TCP/IP addressing, Access Control lists and VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks); and configure Distance Vector, Link State and Hybrid protocols. Our California Cisco training courses are completely up-to-date.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as network administrators, network consultants, network engineers, network technicians or systems engineers.
Graduates are prepared for the following certifications:
- CompTIA A+ Technician, Network+, Linux+
- Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft certification at the product level (MCP) in 4 areas:
- Windows XP Professional
- Windows 2003 Server
- Implementing and Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
- Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Program Length: 6 quarters
Specialized (Occupational) Associate Degree awarded upon successful completion of all graduation requirements.
The following courses are included in this program:
- Cisco Routers in Wide Area Networks
- Firewall Services
- Web Authoring
- Microsoft Office Professional: An Overview of Word and Excel
- Command Line Scripting
- Computer Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Advanced Computer Setup and Communications
- Wiring Hardware
- Novell System Administration
- Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows 2003 Infrastructure
- Electronic Messaging with Virus Protection
- Wireless Networking
- Unix/Linux Operating System
"I never dreamed that I would become an MCSE and successfully launch my own network consulting business before graduating, but I did! The instructors at Empire College are the best I have ever had." - Bob Hansen-Keys, MCSE, CCNA, Network Consultant
