Required Prerequisites

Take as advised.

• BTECA 100 Business Keyboarding: Key the Alphabet by Touch (1 credit)
• BTECA 102 Keyboard Skill Development: Alpha and Technical Improvement (1 credit)
• BTECA 103 Keyboard Skill Development: Alphanumeric and Technical Improvement (1 credit)
• BTECA 104 Keyboard Skill Development: Alphanumeric Improvement (1 credit)
• BTECA 105 Keyboard Skill Development: Further Alphanumeric Improvement (1 credit)

• Course purpose: Keyboarding skills are necessary for rapid and efficient implementation of computer commands. Almost all work in this program uses a computer. Students with disabilities will need to be proficient in alternative input technologies.

Action Item: Work with CIS/CNE Navigator

Please work with the CIS/CNE Navigator to determine the need for CIS 121 and BTECA 102 - 105.

1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. Introduction to Computer Information Systems

• CIS 121 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course provides baseline vocabulary for all information technology conversations as well as presenting the wide breath of the field that most people have no exposure.

3. Computer Operating Systems

• CIS 134 Computer Operating Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about the basics of computer operating systems.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network!  In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps. 

4. Implementing Windows Client Operating System

• CNE 231 Implementing Windows Client Operating Systems (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class will prepare your for Microsoft Windows desktop operating system certification.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go!  It is time to apply for graduation.  Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.  https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/graduation

5. CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks

• CNE 241 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This is the first in a sequence of four classes to prepare you to meet the requirements of the Cisco CCNA certification.

6. Installing and Configuring Windows Server

• CNE 232 Installing and Configuring Windows Server (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course prepares you to meet the requirements of the initial Microsoft Windows Server operating system certification. It is also the first in a sequence of three classes that prepares you to meet the requirements of the Microsoft MCSA certification.

7. Fundamentals of Network Security

• CNE 254 Fundamentals of Network Security (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class prepares you  to meet the requirements of the CompTIA Security+ certification.

8. UNIX Administration

• CNE 251 Unix Administration (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This class introduces you to the basic concepts of the UNIX or Linux operating system.

Total Credits without Prerequisites 38

Note: Due to the rapid changes in the IT industry, the Special Topics courses CIS 155 and CNE 155 may be substituted as needed into the CIS or CNE degree programs, on the advice of the CIS/CNE faculty and program coordinator.

Program Code: 533C