Apr 19, 2024  
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Network Routing and Switching: Certificate of Proficiency (CTE)


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16 credits minimum

Computer Sciences and Information Systems Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus, BB 109, (801) 957-5150
General Information, (801) 957-4073

www.slcc.edu/csis
CSIS Academic Advisor, BB 130A, (801) 957-4286

Program Faculty:
Professors − Jimmy Chen, Gordon Frisbey, Susumu Kasai, Randy Koziatek, Lorna Wells, Bruce Worthen
Associate Professors − Paul Anstall, Robert Baird, Marilyn Hibbert, Philip Nielson
Assistant Professors − Zahra Atashi, Roderick Buhler, Edward Walsh
Instructors − Dan Pope, Margarethe Posch

Program Description: Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of an organization’s computer networks. They organize, install, and support an organization’s computer systems, including local area
networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

Career Opportunities: Employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 28 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers is high and should continue to grow as
firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks.

NOTE: This Certificate of Proficiency is eligible for financial aid if it is a part of a financial aid eligible program such as an AS or AAS degree. Courses within the certificate may also be eligible if taken as part of a financial aid eligible program. Please check with the Financial Aid Office to determine if the Certificate of Proficiency and classes are eligible.

Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
Students will get the knowledge and skills required to successfully design, install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. 1 - Substantive Knowledge
Students will install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices using appropriate tools, and equipment. 1 - Substantive Knowledge
Students will Identify, data communication analyze, and troubleshoot network issues. 1 - Substantive Knowledge
Recognize the ethical considerations of utilizing technology in business. 5-Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally

Elective Credit


For elective credit, a student may choose any course in the CSIS Department, or any course from any department in the School of Business or the Visual Art and Design Department.

Sample Schedule


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