Network Engineering Technology

Network Engineering Technology Network Engineering Technology with Specializations in: Cisco Routing and Switching Microsoft Systems Administration Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Associate in Science Degree This program is designed to prepare students for careers in network engineering technology and IP Communications. Graduates will be qualified for technological roles in network design, network infrastructure, network installation, network security and maintenance, inter-network communication and connectivity, network monitoring and administration, and digital forensics and incident response. This hands-on program includes several courses that are essential in preparing individuals for achieving the requirements to take the examinations of various certifications including: A+, Network+, Security +, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Associate-Voice (CCNA-V), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associtae (MCSA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), Systems Security Certified Practioner (SSCP), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (HFI) and AccessDate Certified Examiner (ACE). Graduates of specific programs at Orange County Tech Centers and TECO may be eligible for the award of credit in specific courses in this program. For information and requirements, visit the Valencia Web site at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/transferagreements.cfm to view the articulation agreement. Eligible students should contact the related academic department and/or career program advisor at Valencia for the award of credit. Students who have earned the CISCO CCNA certification, may be eligible to receive college credit for certain courses in this program. For information and requirements, visit the Valencia Web site at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/transferagreements.cfm to view the Alternative Award of Credit Agreement and complete a request form. To have the credit awarded, students should bring the required documentation to the Dean s academic department for verification and approval. Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals. Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning. All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed. s Check out our certificate programs below. These certificate programs will put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificate programs can be applied toward the A.S. degree. Click on the Certificate tab at the top of the page for more information. Advanced Network Administration (29 credits) Advanced Network Infrastructure (28 credits) Cyber Security (30 credits) Digital Forensics (32 credits) Network Administration (24 credits) Network Infrastructure (21 credits) Network Support (21 credits) Start Right Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, 1

SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits). The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/ or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the Program Requirements tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Career Program Advisor or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan. Potential Careers Network and Computer Systems Administrator WAN/LAN Manager Network Systems Analyst Network Technician Computer Network Support Specialist Information Security Analyst Computer Security Specialist Data Center Support Specialist Salary & Earnings Information For salary and wage information, visit: www.salary.com (http://www.salary.com) or www.smart-college-choices.com (http://www.smartcollege-choices.com) Contacts Future Students Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-1507. Current Students West Campus Wael Yousif, Program Chair: 407-582-1064 wyousif@valenciacollege.edu Jon Sowell, Career Program Advisor, West Campus: 407-582-1973 jsowell@valenciacollege.edu (anotash@valenciacollege.edu) East Campus Launa Sickler, Career Program Advisor: 407-582-2504 lsickler@valenciacollege.edu Osceola Campus Melanie Rodriguez, Career Program Advisor: 407-582-4214 mgonzalez10@valenciacollege.edu Internship and Workforce Services If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship Alternative Ways to Earn Credit If you have earned a state approved industry certification, completed an Orange County Tech Center Program, TECO program or have earned Career Pathways credit, you may be eligible to receive credit toward this A.S. degree. For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/transferagreements.cfm Program Requirements Foundation Courses ENC 1101 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~ 3 MTB 1329C MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 2

EET 1214C INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 3 Humanities See Gen. Ed. (p. 1) Requirement ~ 3 MAC 1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA +*~ 3 POS 2041 U.S. GOVERNMENT. ~ 3 SPC 1608 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH ~ 3 Intermediate Courses CET 1610C CISCO ROUTER TECHNOLOGY 3 CET 2854C WIRELESS NETWORKS * 3 CET 2830C INFORMATION SECURITY * 3 CET 2544C COMPUTER VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY * 3 Specialization (See below) 15 Total Credit Hours 63 + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. ~ This is a general education course. (GR) Denotes a Gordon Rule course. Cisco Routing and Switching Specialization.. Apply mathematical foundations in designing scalable TCP/IP networks. Deploy Cisco networking devices including Routers and Switches in a network infrastructure. Implement routing and switching protocoles and services. Integrate convergences and virtualization technologies into an enterprise network infrastructure. Apply a working knowledge of group dynamics, team building, and time management skills to computer networking projects. Accept professional and ethical responsibilities of the network engineering technology profession. Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication. CET 2615C CISCO ADVANCED ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2620C CISCO PROJECTS IN ROUTING DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION * 3 CET 2675C VOICE OVER IP * 3 CET 2794C CONFIGURE ADVANCED WINDOWS SERVER SERVICES * 3 Network Engineering Technology Electives 1 3 Total Credit Hours 15 3

Microsoft Systems Administration Specialization.. Apply mathematical foundations in designing scalable TCP/IP networks. Set up a Microsoft Windows Enterprise Network. Manage a Micorsoft Windows Enterprise Network. Apply a working knowledge of group dynamics, team building, and time management skills to networking projects. Accept professional and ethical responsibilities of the network engineering technology profession. Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication. CET 2793C ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER * 3 CET 2794C CONFIGURE ADVANCED WINDOWS SERVER SERVICES * 3 CET 2810C MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER * 3 CET 2812C MICROSOFT SQL SERVER * 3 Network Engineering Technology Electives 1 3 Total Credit Hours 15 Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Specialization.. Apply mathematical foundations in designing scalable TCP/IP networks. Defend an enterprise-level network against cyber threats and attacks. Respond to systems security related incidents. Plan digital forensics investigations. Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication. Apply working knowledge of group dynamics, team-building, and time management skills to networking projects. Accept professional and ethical responsibilities of the network engineering technology profession. CET 2880C DIGITAL FORENSICS I * 3 CET 2890C NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY * 3 CET 2892C ETHICAL HACKING * 3 CET 2894C PROJECTS IN CYBER SECURITY: CAPSTONE COURSE * 3 Network Engineering Technology Elective 1 3 Total Credit Hours 15 1 Network Engineering Technology Electives - any course with the CET, CTS, COP, EET or CGS prefix. ENC 1210 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION or CET 2942 Internship in Networking are strongly recommended. Notes: All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus; some specialized courses are offered at other locations. 4

Several Florida public universities provide opportunities for A.S. degree graduates to pursue a Bachelor s degree. All of Valencia s A.S. degrees will transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree offered at UCF s regional campuses, as well as other universities. For more information on UCF s B.A.S. degree, go to regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science (http:// regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science). For other transfer options that may be available, go to valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/transferagreements.cfm. Students who want to continue their education should contact their university of choice for acceptance of this degree. For students who are interested in pursuing UCF s B.A.S. degree, 36 credit hours of general education courses will be required. Students will also have to fulfill the state s foreign language requirement, which is two years of the same high school foreign language or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language. Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. Advanced Network Administration This technical certificate program prepares the student for employment as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP); Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator; Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS); Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA); and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure Setup a Microsoft Windows Enterprise Network Manage a Microsoft Windows Enterprise Network CET 2793C ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER * 3 CET 2794C CONFIGURE ADVANCED WINDOWS SERVER SERVICES * 3 CET 2810C MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER * 3 CET 2812C MICROSOFT SQL SERVER * 3 Electives (CGS 2650 or any CET, CTS, COP, EET Prefix) 2 Total Credit Hours 29 Advanced Network Infrastructure This technical certificate program prepares the student for employment as Cisco Certified Entry-Level Network Technician Routing and Switching; Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching; Convergence Technology Professional; and Datacenter Operations Associate Deploy Cisco networking devices including Routers and Switches in a network infrastructure 5

Implement routing and switching protocols and services Integrate convergence and virtualization technologies into an enterprise network infrastructure CET 2544C COMPUTER VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 1610C CISCO ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2615C CISCO ADVANCED ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2620C CISCO PROJECTS IN ROUTING DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION * 3 CET 2675C VOICE OVER IP * 3 Electives (CGS 2650 or any CET, CTS, COP, EET Prefix) 1 Total Credit Hours 28 Cybersecurity This technical certificate program prepares the students for employment as Information Security Managers; Network Security Professionals; Security Penetration Testing Professionals; and Systems Security Practitioners. The content includes, but is not limited to, the selection and deployment of various network security appliances such as firewalls, proxy servers, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, and adaptive security appliances. Additionally, the content includes the selection and deployment of various propriety and/or open-source network penetration testing tools. Audit organizational preparedness capabilities in responding to cyber attacks. Defend an enterprise network against Cyber threats and attacks CET 1610C CISCO ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2830C INFORMATION SECURITY * 3 CET 2890C NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY * 3 CET 2892C ETHICAL HACKING * 3 CET 2894C PROJECTS IN CYBER SECURITY: CAPSTONE COURSE * 3 Total Credit Hours 30 6

Digital Forensics This technical certificate program prepares the students for employment as Digital Forensics Examiner. The program focuses on the process of detecting hacking attacks, extracting evidence to report the crime, and conducting audits to prevent future attacks. The program allows for the application of computers and mobile devices investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence that might be sought in a wide range of computer crime or misuse, including but not limited to theft of trade secrets, theft of or destruction of intellectual property, and fraud Respond to systems security related incidents Plan digital forensics investigations CET 2544C COMPUTER VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2830C INFORMATION SECURITY * 3 CET 2892C ETHICAL HACKING * 3 CET 2880C DIGITAL FORENSICS I * 3 CET 2881C DIGITAL FORENSICES II * 3 Electives (CGS 2650 or any CET, CTS, COP, EET Prefix) 2 Total Credit Hours 32 Network Administration This technical certificate program prepares the student for employment as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP); Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator; Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS); and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Setup a Microsoft Windows Network Manage a Microsoft Windows Network CET 2793C ADMINISTERING WINDOWS SERVER * 3 7

CET 2794C CONFIGURE ADVANCED WINDOWS SERVER SERVICES * 3 Electives (CGS 2650 or any CET, CTS, COP, EET Prefix) 3 Total Credit Hours 24 Network Infrastructure This technical certificate program prepares the student for employment as Cisco Certified Entry-Level Network Technician Routing and Switching; and Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching Deploy Cisco networking devices including Routers and Switches in a network infrastructure Implement routing and switching protocols and services CET 1610C CISCO ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2615C CISCO ADVANCED ROUTER TECHNOLOGY * 3 CET 2620C CISCO PROJECTS IN ROUTING DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION * 3 Total Credit Hours 21 8