The Information Systems Technology Department offers a three semester Certificate in Network Administration that allows students to develop the information technology (IT) skills needed to pursue a career in IT. The IT Certificate in Network Administration prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ or Cisco CCNA certification exams, or to transfer to the Associate of Science degree program upon completion. Through this certificate, students will learn how to install, configure, and maintain an organization's local and wide area networks (LAN and WAN), data communications networks, computer operating systems, and servers.
| Semester One - Fall 2022 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACS102 | The College Experience | 3.00 |
| IST110 | or CIS102: Intro to Progr | 3.00 |
| IST117 | IT Essent-PC Hard-Softwar | 4.00 |
| IST142 | Network Fundamentals | 4.00 |
| Semester Two - Spring 2023 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| IST143 | Routing Protocols-Concept | 4.00 |
| IST144 | LAN Switching & Wireless | 4.00 |
| Semester Three - Fall 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| IST210 | Soc Issues & Ethics | 3.00 |
| IST242 | Accessing the Wan | 4.00 |
| IST298 | or CIS298: Internship | 3.00 |
The Network Administration Certificate will help students prepare for a range of careers and jobs, such as:
Certificate programs are designed to lead to immediate employment opportunities. Any student interested in earning a degree at RCC and then transferring to a four-year school is encouraged to consider an associate degree program.
| First Name | Last Name | Title | Department | Phone | Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mya
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Bowen | Full Time Faculty- IST | Information Systems Technology Department | 857-701-1353 | mtbowen@rcc.mass.edu | 3-455B |
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Valerie
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Atherley | Assistant Professor | Information Systems Technology Department | 857-701-1598 | vatherley@rcc.mass.edu | 3-431 |
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Rosalind
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Agwu-Igbani | Adjunct Professor | Information Systems Technology Department | 617-427-0060 x5104 | ragwuigbani@rcc.mass.edu | |
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Ntohm
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Izuchi | Adjunct Professor | Information Systems Technology Department | 617-427-0060 x5163 | nizuchi@rcc.mass.edu |
