This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare for occupations in the field of local and wide area networks.
Students learn network concepts, standards and protocols used in the client server environment.
In addition, students learn how to use networking software in a lab and how to install networking hardware and software in file servers, work stations, bridges and routers. Courses in this program are offered at varying campus locations and some are offered through College Online. A student who is required to complete a math course before enrolling in MAT 110 is also required to successfully complete CPT 100 prior to enrolling in CPT 114. CPT 100 and CPT 101 may be taken with MAT 101 or higher. One or more of the objective placement criteria may be waived or modified with the approval of the department head.