Networking Technology at Heartland


	NETW - NOTES TO ADVISORS

Certificate in Computer Network Technology

Network Administrator Emphasis

1. Possible Specializations for Certificate in Computer Networking Technology
Students are encouraged to select a specialization by choosing from appropriate course groupings as shown below.

Cisco Specialization Certificate (30 semester hours):
Prefix #	Title	Hours	Prerequisite
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computer Information Science	3	Concurrent enrollment in MATH 109 recommended
ENGL 101	Composition I	3	Successful completion of ENGL 095
	Math Elective - any college level Math of 4 credit hrs	4
NETW 150	Workstation Operating Systems	3	CSCI 101
NETW 151	PC Hardware Maintenance & Repair	3	NETW 150 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 121	Cisco Network Academy I	3	NETW 150 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 122	Cisco Network Academy II	3	NETW 121
NETW 123	Cisco Network Academy III	3	NETW 122
NETW 124	Cisco Network Academy IV	3	NETW 123
TECH 299	Internship in Technology	1-4	Completion of 12 semester hrs in program course and faculty approvall

Microsoft Specialization Certificate (30 semester hours):
Prefix #	Title	Hours	Prerequisite
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computer Information Science	3	Concurrent enrollment in MATH 109 recommended
ENGL 101	Composition I	3	Successful completion of ENGL 095
	Math Elective - any college level Math of 4 credit hrs	4
NETW 150	Workstation Operating Systems	3	CSCI 101
NETW 151	PC Hardware Maintenance & Repair	3	NETW 150 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 160	Introduction to Networks	3	NETW 150
NETW 162	Networking Technologies	4	NETW 160
NETW 166	Windows Workstation Administration	3	NETW 162 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 167	Windows Server Administration	3	NETW 166

Novell Specialization Certificate (30 semester hours):
Prefix #	Title	Hours	Prerequisite
CSCI 101	Introduction to Computer Information Science	3	Concurrent enrollment in MATH 109 recommended
ENGL 101	Composition I	3	Successful completion of ENGL 095
	Math Elective - any college level Math of 4 credit hrs	4
NETW 150	Workstation Operating Systems	3	CSCI 101
NETW 151	PC Hardware Maintenance & Repair	3	NETW 150 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 160	Introduction to Networks	3	NETW 150
NETW 162	Networking Technologies	4	NETW 160
NETW 163	NetWare Administration	3	NETW 162 or concurrent enrollment
NETW 164	Advanced NetWare Administration	3	NETW 163

Associate in Applied Science in Computer Network Technology 65 semester hours General Education Requirements (20- 21 semester hours) NETW Core Requirements (18 semester hours) NETW Electives (17 hours)

1. Non-traditional Delivery

Most of the daytime computer courses in this program will be delivered in a non-traditional, accelerated format. Most morning classes meet for 8 weeks. Most afternoon and evening classes are in the traditional 16-week format. Be sure to check the current semester class schedule for 8 week classes, 8W1 denotes First 8 Weeks and 8W2 denotes Second 8 Weeks.

2. Prerequisites

It is important that students follow the curriculum guide for proper sequencing and meeting of prerequisites. Students with previous computer experience may take CSCI101 and NETW150 concurrently.

A student with previous training or experience in Microsoft Office applications may take a placement test for CSCI101 in the HCC Testing Center. Successful score on this test would allow waiving CSCI101 Introduction to Computer & Information Science.

3. General Education Courses

It is important that students initiate their math sequence as early as possible in their program. Concurrent enrollment in CSCI101 and MATH109 is recommended. In order to fulfill the 4 credits of Math for this program, a student should take a 4 credit hour College Level Math. MATH109 or higher is required.

4. Specializations

The Heartland 30 credit hour Certificate in Computer Network Technology - Network Administrator Emphasis is offered in three Specialization options: Cisco, Microsoft, and Novell. All of the courses in the Certificate count toward the Associate in Applied Science (65 semester hours) in Computer Networking Technology.

5. Industry Certification Exams

Industry certification provides an employer with assurance that a person has e minimum set of skills in a subject. There is an additional fee for all industry certification exams.

For more information on Certifications, please visit:

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

www.comptia.com/certification/index.htm

Microsoft

www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/default.asp

Novell

www.novell.com/education/certinfo

Cisco

www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog

Preparation for Certifications:

Completion of CSCI101 - Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)

Completion of NETW150 and 151 - CompTIA A+

Completion of NETW160 - CompTIA Network+

Completion of NETW182 or NETW160, 181 - CompTIA Linux+

Completion of NETW170 - CompTIA Security+

Completion of NETW121,122, 123, 124 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Completion of NETW163 - Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

Completion of NETW166 or 167 - Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Completion of NETW166, 167, 168, A+, Network+ - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Completion of NETW166, 167, 168, 261, 262 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Completion of NETW221, 222, 223, 224 - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Exams may be taken at Prometric Technology Centers and VUE Testing Centers. For testing site information visit VUE - Virtual University Enterprises - www.vue.com/it/ or Prometric - www.prometric.com

or contact the following local testing sites:

Levi, Ray & Shoup, 404 N. Hershey, Bloomington, IL 209-611-9362

Business Computer Technologies, 328 Susan Dr. Suite 200, Normal, IL 309-862-3666

Creative Technical Services, 1520 E. College Suite L, Normal, IL 309-862-2983

Epsico, 510 E. Washington Suite 204, Bloomington, IL 309-828-9901

4. Articulation Agreements

Please check for articulation agreements with Bloomington Area Vocational Center and Livingston Area Vocational Center

5. Who to call...

Questions regarding the NETW program should be referred to Joy Lucht at 268-8861, or John Wardell, at 268-8859.

For more information, contact Joy Lucht at (309)268-8861 or at joy.lucht@heartland.edu