2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Computer Networking Technical Certificate


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Program and Career Description

The Computer Networking certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare graduates for entry level positions as Network and Computer Systems Administrator occupations.

Career Entry-Level Pay Median Pay Experienced Pay
Computer Network Support Specialist $40,120 $57,990 $73,470
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $49,500 $74,300 $93,570

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV.  Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers.  For additional information from a national perspective, go to  Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.  Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov .  Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website.  Salaries are not guaranteed.

Computer Networking Technical Certificate Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 18


First Semester - Total Credit Hours: 9


Second Semester - Total Credit Hours: 9


Requirements for Certificates Include:


  • Total certificate hours must be at least 18.
  • earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
  • GPA of at least 2.0 in courses required for the certificate.

Note(s):


For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our web site at

https://www.columbiastate.edu/docs/default-source/financial-aid-forms/gainful-employment/computer-networking---11-0901-gedt.pdf?sfvrsn=2

 

For more information contact:
Deepa Janakiraman at
djanakiraman@columbiastate.edu or 615.790.5984
or
Science, Technology & Math Division office at 931.540.2710

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.
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