Networking A+ (C)

Certificate

Program Coordinator:     Debbie Rasnick, LRC 211, Ext. 2503
Length:                                 Three semesters (1 year beginning in summer term)

Purpose: With the increased development of business, industry, and government in Virginia, there is a need for qualified personnel in information systems technology and networking. This certificate program is designed to train personnel for full-time employment upon completion of the course requirements. In addition, the curriculum furnishes the student the option to transfer into the AAS degree programs.

Occupational Objectives: 
    Network Technician 
    Help Desk Technician 
    Computer Support Technician

Admission Requirements: A student eligible for admission to the College can normally be considered for admission to the Networking Certificate.

Program Requirements: The three-semester curriculum provides training in information systems, A+, help desk and Windows server. Proficiency in high school English and mathematics is required. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. In addition, the curriculum includes supportive courses as a preparation for entrance into the job market. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student will be awarded a Certificate in Networking.

Networking A+ 

Total Minimum Credits Required for Certificate.................................34

Footnotes*

1. Approved IST electives for the Networking Certificate are: ITE 150 Desktop Database Software, ITD 110 Web Page Design 1, ITP 120 Java Programming I, ITP 112 Visual Basic .NET I, ITP 132 C++ Programming, ITP 140 Client Side Scripting, ITP 240 Server Side Scripting, ITN 260 Network Security or Co-op Education. The faculty reserve the right to add courses to this list as new technology becomes available. Students are strongly encouraged to seek faculty advising in the selection of the IT elective. 
2. Social Science electives include any course in economics, geography, history, political science/government, sociology, and/or psychology.

Note:  VHCC policy requires that students must keep their IT skills up to date.  Therefore, IT courses transferred from other institutions and IT courses completed at VHCC must not be more than 5 years old for IT majors.  If a student can demonstrate competency students, the student may appeal the rule by requesting departmental approval from the lead faculty in the IT Department.

Additional Information

1. Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
2. Total tuition and fees are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
3. Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change.
4. All students who completed between July 1, 2011 and June 30,2012 are included in this calculation. This job placement rate looks only at jobs that were in the field of study. This rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of completion. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) data were used to identify employed students. VEC data does not include federal employment, military employment or employers from other states.