For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Cisco Networking CCNA Occupational Skills Award. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Cisco Networking CCNA Occupational Skills Award. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This sequence is for students who wish to learn about design and installation of local area networks, and basic router configuration. Upon completion, the student will have acquired the skills needed to prepare for employment in the networking industry as an intern. The award also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the Cisco CCNA certification exam. Courses that complete this award are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Occupational Skills Award
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ITCC 1314 – CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
ITCC 1344 – CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing and for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 2
ITCC 2320 – CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation This course is the capstone experience for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Cisco Networking CCNA Occupational Skills Award.
Total Hours: 3
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 9 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS