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Computer Networking Certificate (CKC)

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Open Admissions

Division: Stem And Education

Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements

Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC and this program. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.

First Year

Fall

CMP150Composition II: Technical Writing

3
CPS130Computer Hardware

3
CPS170Database Theory and Applications

4
 
CPS101Computer Science 1 (Java 1)

4
OR
CPS218UNIX

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

CPS122Operating Systems

4
CPS134Introduction to Computer Networks

2
CPS136Advanced Computer Networks

4
CPS138Internet Networking and Security

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 28

Course Learning and Credentialing Options

Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.

For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.

Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.

For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.

Program Information

  • All courses required for this program are scheduled (fall semester/spring semester) as outlined on the official program of study sheet. Some courses may be available both semesters; students should consult the course schedule for course availability and speak with their academic advisor.
  • Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
  • Students may apply the credits earned in this program toward the requirements for an Associate Degree in Computer Networking.
  • This is a blended program and can be completed in a traditional classroom or by completing 50% or more of the course requirements online.
  • Simultaneous awarding of Certificate and Degree Policy: Certificates whose coursework is embedded within an Associate’s degree program will not be awarded simultaneously in the same term as the degree is awarded; i.e. Computer Networking(CKD) and Computer Networking Certificate(CKC).

Admissions and Transfer Information

  • The following background is recommended for this program: CMP101 Composition 1 or equivalent, and computer literacy. Students without this background may need to take prerequisite course work prior to enrolling in some of the courses required in this program.
  • This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.

Additional Information

Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.