CISCO Networking

  What is CISCO Networking?

Computer network systems support involves the design, installation and support of an organization’s local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), network segment, Internet or intranet.

People who work in network system support maintain network hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor the network to ensure its availability to system users. Network support personnel also gather data to identify customer needs and then use the information to identify, interpret and evaluate system and network requirements. Network administrators also may plan, coordinate and implement network security measures.

  Success Factors

You should have strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills. You especially need the ability to view things as interactive, whole systems. You should also be able to anticipate future problems and plan responses accordingly.

  Career Possibilities

The CISCO certificate program should enable you to complete the CISCO networking certification testing. Professional certification will improve your pursuit of the following employment opportunities:

• network administrator
• network support technician
• technical service representative
• customer support representative

  Majoring in CISCO Networking

Majors and minors do not apply to certificate programs. However, credits earned can be applied toward an associate degree in computer network systems if you later decide to complete your degree.

Many students choose to add a certificate in a field other than their major in order to broaden their job skills. See your academic advisor if you are adding this certificate to your associate degree program.

This certificate can only be pursued as part-time study. Required courses are sequential and must be started in the fall. Please see an advisor before beginning any certificate program. (Call 513-732-5319 to make an appointment.)

  Minoring in CISCO Networking

Majors and minors do not apply to certificate programs. However, many credits earned can be applied toward your associate degree if you later decide to complete one. How many credits apply depends on what major you select for your degree. See your academic advisor if you are considering completing an associate degree. (Call 513-732-5319 to make an advising appointment.)

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

This certificate program consists of seven courses that must be completed in order. Classes must be started in the fall and will take seven quarters to complete. Required courses are taught fall, winter, spring, (off summer) fall, winter, spring, and summer. If you miss a quarter in the sequence, you will be delayed in completing your certificate since each course is only offered in a specific quarter. The certificate curriculum thoroughly covers the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) portions of the computer network systems degree program.

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  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

The Clermont College campus is on 92 wooded acres located in Batavia, Ohio, in the heart of Clermont County. We are relatively small and our faculty-to-student ratio is low. You will find our small class size and personal interaction with your instructors create the ideal learning environment. Parking is convenient and at no additional charge. Plus, our tuition is the lowest of the UC colleges.

To obtain CCNA certification, you may take either a two-exam option (exam 1 covers CCNA 1 and 2; exam 2 covers CCNA 3 and 4) or a one-exam option that covers CCNA 1 through 4. CCNP certification is acquired by completing four exams (CCNP 1,2,3 and 4). As you successfully complete each exam, you earn a certificate which is a nationally recognized statement of proficiency issued by Cisco Systems, Inc.

We are a certified CISCO Academy.

For more information on CISCO certification, visit www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le0/le9/learning_certification_type_home.html

  Special Programs

Our Learning Center is one of this campus’s best student resources…and it’s free! If you are returning to college after a long absence or feel underprepared for the challenges of college, our Learning Center is just what you need.

Tutoring — The Learning Center offers individual and group tutoring in math, writing, psychology, economics, accounting, biology, chemistry and statistics. You can arrange tutoring in any academic subject.

Smarthinking — Interactive, online tutoring is available to registered students 24/7 through www.smarthinking.com.

College Coping Skills — The Learning Center offers workshops (and can arrange individual sessions) to help you improve your study skills, including solving word problems, conquering test anxiety, reading, note-taking and critical thinking.

Call the Learning Center, 513-732-5228, with questions about programs and services.

  Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

You must be in good academic standing at the college or university you last attended. We accept transfer applications all year long and you may start any quarter, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of the quarter you wish to attend.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Other UC students may transfer into Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program form available from most UC admissions offices (including ours, 513-732-5319). You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a certificate program.

  International Student Requirements

International students are welcome to add certificates to their associate degree programs and should contact their academic advisor before doing so. 

  Graduation Requirements

You do not graduate from a certificate program. When you have completed your course requirements, simply complete the certificate application (available from Registration or Enrollment Services), and we will mail your certificate to you.

  Application Deadlines

UC Clermont College is an open admission campus. We accept applications all year long. However, you must begin this certificate program in the fall. We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the start of fall quarter.

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