Cert in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

This certificate sits within the college's computer science offerings and focuses on keeping networks running. It is aimed at students who want to work in system and network administration, where the daily tasks involve setting up equipment, maintaining it, and overseeing how people use it. Coursework builds the ability to configure and manage computer networks while following accepted information technology practice. Security is treated as part of normal administration rather than a separate specialty, so students learn to apply protective measures alongside routine management duties. Completing the certificate gives graduates a technical base for entry-level networking jobs. It can also serve working technicians who want to add formal preparation to their experience and move toward broader responsibility in network administration.