Computer Networking Certificate

The computer networking certificate provides learners the opportunity to build skills in design, implementation, and maintenance of local and wide-area networks, including techniques for network security.

Availability: Hattiesburg Campus

Admission Requirements: See University Certificate Admissions

Academic Policies and Requirements for Certificates:

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Hours to Certificate: 18 hours

Required courses (9 hours):

ITC 131 - Internetworking Technologies 2 hrs.
ITC 131L - Internetworking Technologies Laboratory 1 hr.
ITC 132 - Introduction to Routers 2 hrs.
ITC 132L - Introduction to Routers Laboratory 1 hr.
ITC 231 - Routing and Switching 2 hrs.
ITC 231L - Routing and Switching Laboratory 1 hr.

Elective courses (Choose one group of 9 hours):

Group 1 - Network Engineering

ITC 283 - Client Installation and Administration 3 hrs.
ITC 285 - Server Administration 3 hrs.
ITC 385 - Advanced Server Administration 3 hrs.

Group 2 - System Administration

ITC 171 - Linux Fundamentals 2 hrs.
ITC 171L - Linux Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr.
ITC 441 - Firewalls and Virtual Private Networks 3 hrs.
ITC 471 - Advanced Linux Administration 3 hrs.