Cisco Networking - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2023-2024 Catalog

(15-16 credits)

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Prefix Title Credits
Course Requirements
CTEC 180Introduction to Networking4
or OECS 261 Introduction to Networks
CTEC 185Routing and Switching Essentials4
or OECS 262 Essentials of Routing and Switching
CTEC 280Scaling Networks4
or OECS 263 Network Fundamentals
CTEC 285Connecting Networks3-4
or OECS 264 Network Routing Protocols
or CTEC 290 Network Security
or OECS 269 Network Security
Total Credits15-16

(15-16 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 16 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CTEC 180
Introduction to Networking
or Introduction to Networks
4
CTEC 185
Routing and Switching Essentials
or Essentials of Routing and Switching
4
 Credits8
Semester 2
CTEC 280
Scaling Networks
or Network Fundamentals
4
CTEC 285
Connecting Networks
or Network Routing Protocols
or Network Security
or Network Security
3-4
 Credits7-8
 Total Credits15-16