Course Descriptions

CPT 106 - Managing Windows End Devices
Windows endpoint support is an ideal entry point into the IT career field. This course, based on Microsoft's Industry-accepted certifications, can help you open that door. Students in the IT support realm are often shocked when they look under the hood of the Windows Operating System to find a multitude of system and security tools that at first appear difficult to grasp. This course provides the background and hands-on experience to work with these tools for effective system administration and prepares you for Microsoft's and TestOut's certifications, that validates the ability to manage Windows endpoint environments. 3 Credits.

CPT 206 - Network Defense Fundamentals
Explain network security concepts in connection with various types of network devices. Understand underlying technologies and methodologies of network security, including data security, across platforms. Students will have an opportunity to practice implementing measures to resolve identified network security issues. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): CPT 115 with a grade of C or higher

CPT 219 - Enterprise Networking
CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA) describes the architecture, components, operations, and security to scale for large, complex networks, including wide area network (WAN) technologies. The course emphasizes network security concepts and introduces network virtualization and automation. Students learn how to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise network devices and understand how application programming interfaces (API) and configuration management tools enable network automation. 4 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): CPT 215

CPT 270 - Information and Computer Technology Practicum
This course provides the student with a capstone experience to prepare for employment within the computer systems or networking/cybersecurity fields. Students are required to attend a weekly one-hour seminar and complete a 45-hour internship experience with a cooperating employer. The seminar will assist students with job-seeking skills and examine situations and problems related to the workplace. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum of 45 credits hours earned towards a Computer Systems Technology (CP01) or Information Networking and Technology (IN01) AAS degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.