Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Montgomery College Proposal	Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)	Cisco Certified Network Associate+Security	4/21/2023	Approved	5/22/2023
Cisco Certified Network Associate+Security Program Description
Intended for those already employed in computing or who have a computing background, the certificate prepares students to install, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized router <br>and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. The curriculum emphasizes core security technologies and the <br>installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. It also provides the foundation for students to sit for the following industry-recognized certifications: Network+, Security+,and CCNA. The revised CISCO certificate supports Montgomery College’s mission, which is to empower our students to change their lives, enrich the life of the community, and hold ourselves accountable for our results. CISCO students are empowered by gaining exposure to major technology and cybersecurity platforms and computer networking coursework structured to prepare students who ultimately plan to work in the cloud/network/system architect/cybersecurity professions.