Degree Requirements and Courses
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CIS – Network Administration (Certificate)
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3108
This certificate program is a second level certificate that continues to build from either the Microsoft Server or CISCO Networking certificates and leads into the Datacenter Admin certificate. Students who complete this degree will qualify for several entry level jobs in the IT field.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
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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
16 Units TotalCIS 2
M
4
Intro to Computer Science
CIS 2
This course is designed as an introduction to computer programming and technology for those students planning on a career in the field of computer science or related disciplines. The students will design, code, debug, and test programs in languages such as Machine, Assembler, Java, C++, Visual Basic and/or Python as determined by the Shasta College CIS committee. Common business applications are used to examine a wide range of methods for processing data in the interactive mode. 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. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 31
M
3
CCNA I - Routing & Switching - Intro to Networks
CIS 31
Advisory: CIS 2 and CIS 90 with a grade of C or higher
This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam, and the course is the first of a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level network installer jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in small to medium size business environments. Labs include network device configuration, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print sharing, and IP addressing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is the first in a two-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam, and the course is the first of a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course teaches students the skills needed to obtain entry-level network installer jobs. It also helps students develop some of the skills needed to become network technicians, computer technicians, cable installers, and help desk technicians. It provides a hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet using tools and hardware commonly found in small to medium size business environments. Labs include network device configuration, Internet connectivity, wireless connectivity, file and print sharing, and IP addressing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 32
Pre.
M
3
CCNA 2-Routing & Switching Essentials
CIS 32
This course is the second in a two-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) exam, and the course is the second of a four-course series designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. CCNA Routing and Switching: Routing and Switching Essentials (RSE) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. This course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course prepares students for jobs as network technicians. It also helps students develop additional skills required for computer technicians and help desk technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, Web space, and authenticated access. Students learn soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions. Network monitoring and basic troubleshooting skills are taught in context. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 15
M
3
Install/Configure Microsoft Server
CIS 15
Advisory: CIS 2 with a grade of C or higher
A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring Windows Server. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a Microsoft Certification Exam for installing and configuring the current version of Microsoft Windows Server and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took the class with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
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A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring Windows Server. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a Microsoft Certification Exam for installing and configuring the current version of Microsoft Windows Server and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took the class with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
CIS 92
M
3
Intro to Computer Security - Security +
CIS 92
Advisory: CIS 31 with a grade of C or higher
This course provides the student with background, requirements, policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and information system security. Course elements include risk discovery and assessment, system planning with cost/benefits analyses, management policies, security practices and procedures within system life cycles, and system recovery. The course will stress applied solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course provides the student with background, requirements, policies and procedures for establishing and maintaining computer and information system security. Course elements include risk discovery and assessment, system planning with cost/benefits analyses, management policies, security practices and procedures within system life cycles, and system recovery. The course will stress applied solutions to computer security problems, preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, First Year
13 Units TotalCIS 33
Pre.
M
3
CCNA 3-Routing & Switching - Scaling Networks
CIS 33
This course is the third in a four-course series designed to prepare students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. CCNA Routing and Switching Scaling Networks (ScaN) covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. The course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. The course familiarizes students with the equipment applications and protocols installed in enterprise networks, with a focus on switched networks, IP Telephony requirements, and security. It also introduces advanced routing protocols including Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol. Other specific topics include Virtual LANs, Access Control Lists, and inter-VLAN routing. Hands-on exercises include configuration, installation, and troubleshooting. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 34
Pre.
M
3
CCNA 4-Routing & Switching - Connecting Networks
CIS 34
This course is the fourth in a four-course series designed to prepare students for Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) exam. CCNA Routing and Switching Connecting Networks (CN) discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. The course is offered by Shasta College as the Cisco Regional Networking Academy in the area. Instructional materials developed by Cisco Systems are utilized for the course. Learners are introduced to the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will be able to build LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Learners progress through, gathering requirements, designing basic networks, establishing proof-of-concept, and performing project management tasks. Students will learn about lifecycle services; including upgrades, competitive analysis, and system integration. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CIS 16
M
3
Administering Microsoft Server
CIS 16
Advisory: CIS 15 with a grade of C or higher
This is a Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on the administration of Windows Server network infrastructure. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of a Windows Server network infrastructure will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass the specific Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 16 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the more current version of Windows Server. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is a Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on the administration of Windows Server network infrastructure. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of a Windows Server network infrastructure will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass the specific Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 16 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the more current version of Windows Server. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
CIS 17
M
3
Configure Advanced Server Services
CIS 17
Advisory: CIS 16 with a grade of C or higher
A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring advanced Windows Server services. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a specific Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 17 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
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A Microsoft Certified Professional course with emphasis on installing and configuring advanced Windows Server services. The terminology, planning, installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting a Windows Server environment will be covered. The course is designed to prepare a student to take and pass a specific Microsoft Certification Exam and for employment in the IT field. Note: Students who took CIS 17 with an earlier Server version will be able to enroll in the current version Windows Server.
CIS 94
M
1
CIS Worksite Learning
CIS 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial aid students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Vocational Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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