Computer Networking Certificate

Program: Certificate
Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 205 ~ 260-481-6338 ~ www.ecet.ipfw.edu

The student learning outcomes for the certificate are as follows:

 Students earning the certificate will have

• The fundamental knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to understand and relate scientific principles to applications using current computer networking software and equipment.
• The knowledge and ability to continue learning the principles and applications of future network operating systems and devices.

This certificate program in computer networking provides the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to enable you to work with computer operating systems, data communication and network equipment, networking protocols, network system administration, local area networks, wide area networks, and network security.

The CEIT department also offers the Bachelor and Associate of Science with a major in electrical engineering technology, a Bachelor of Science with a major in computer engineering technology (CPET) and an Associate and  Bachelor of Science with a major in information systems. In addition to the degrees, the department offers a minor in electronics, and minor in information systems and certificate programs in advanced microprocessors, computer-controlled systems, and electronic communications.

 To earn the certificate in computer networking, you must fulfill all course prerequisites, and successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C or better in each course. This certificate is not available to any student with a major in CPET (B.S.).