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Degree Low Unit Certificate
Areas of Study Computer and Information Systems

CIS – CISCO Networking (Certificate)

Certificate | SC Program: CL.3441

This certificate prepares students for entry-level networking positions and is a pathway to the Information Technology Core Concepts Certificate and the Associate Degree Program in Information Systems - Systems Management, which has two areas of emphasis including Microsoft Server and CISCO Networking. The program prepares students to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam. 

This is a locally approved certificate. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and application for completion of the certificate to Admissions and Records, the student will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate program is not approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; therefore, completion of the certificate will not be listed in the student’s transcript.

Academic Plan

An academic plan shows all the courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. To make your personalized comprehensive education plan, please make an appointment with a counselor.

Choose your path

Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.

Fall Semester, First Year

10 Units Total
CIS 2
M 4
Introduction to Computer Science
CIS 2
Units 4
This course is designed as an introduction to computer technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. Computer history, hardware, software, processing, systems, programming languages, storage devices, careers, and impact on society will be explored to enable the student to become literate in the technical aspects of computing. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. The students will design, code, and debug programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C and/or BASIC as assigned. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 31
M 3
Cisco Networking CCNA I-Netwk Fundamnt
CIS 31
Units 3
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in CIS 2 This course is the first in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers the fundamentals of computer networking. Specific topics will include: OSI Model, industry standards, networking protocols, networking components and media, IP addressing, subnet masks, network topologies, LAN design, cables and jacks, power and noise, network installation, network management and troubleshooting, introduction to routing and routed protocols. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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CIS 32
M 3
Cisco Network CCNA 2-Routing Technology
CIS 32
Units 3
This course is the second in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs and Routers, Router CLI, Router Components, Router Start-up and Setup, Router Configuration, IOS Images, TCP/IP, IP Addressing, Routing, Routing Protocols, and Network Troubleshooting. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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Spring Semester, First Year

6 Units Total
CIS 33
M 3
Cisco Network CCNA 3-LAN Switch/Design
CIS 33
Units 3
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers LAN Switching, Virtual LANs, LAN Design, IGRP protocols, Access Control Lists, Novell IPX protocol, and network management. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN switches and routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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CIS 34
M 3
Cisco Networking CCNA 4/WAN Tech&Design
CIS 34
Units 3
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the region. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course covers WANs, WAN Design, Point to Point Protocol, ISDN, and Frame Relay. The course utilizes multi-media, computer-based training materials plus hands-on lab experience with LAN Routers. This course may be offered in a distance learning format.
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16

Total Units

Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.

*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:

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