Computer Information Technology (CIT) - Networking
- CAREER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
Computer Information Technology - Networking Gateway Courses:
- Gateway courses: CIT 100, CIT 105
- Key courses: CIT 105, CIT 116, CFR 221, CIT 203
Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).
- PPREREQUISITE
- CCOREQUISITE
- P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 | P | 3 |
MAT ___ | College Algebra or higher | 3 | |
CIT 105 | Data Communication and Networking | P | 3 |
CIT 117 | Unix/Linux | P | 3 |
CSC 138 | Scripting | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Meet with your newly assigned “department” advisor to plan your second semester
- Consider joining the student-led Computer Club
Second Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 | P | 3 |
MAT ___ | College Trigonometry or higher | 3 | |
CIT 112 | Computer Hardware and Software | P | 4 |
CIT 116 | Networking 1 | P | 4 |
CSC 101 | Computer Science 1 | P | 4 |
Total Semester Credits | 18 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Meet with department advisor to plan third semester
Third Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
________ | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
CIT 103 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
CIT 203 | Networking 2 | P | 4 |
CIT 218 | Systems Analysis and Design | P, P/C | 3 |
CIT 225 | Database Fundamentals | P | 3 |
Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Prepare resume for next semester’s internship
- Schedule time with Career Services Office to identify internship opportunities
- Meet with Department Chair to get approval for upcoming internship
- Narrow focus for post-graduate job search or, if continuing studies, research and apply to transfer schools
Fourth Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
________ | Social Science Elective | 3 | |
CIT 206 | Network Security | P | 3 |
CIT 228 | System Administration | P | 3 |
CIT 230 | Internship | 3 | |
_______ | Restricted Elective* | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Apply for graduation
- Schedule mock interviews through the Career Services Office or the Department
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64
Notes
*Restricted Electives: CSC 102, CIT 111, Any course approved by the department.
**Students unprepared for technical coursework are strongly urged to take CIT 100 in addition to the standard curriculum.