Program: IP Communications (6114) (T.C.) - Florida State College at Jacksonville

Technical Certificate

As a network voice engineer, network systems or voice administrator, you are responsible for installing, configuring, and administering hardware and software to support a corporate VoIP network. This program begins by teaching you the basic skills and knowledge needed to work as an entry-level computer technician or desktop support specialist. You then learn to administer network voice systems and services preparing you for work as an entry-level network voice engineer, network systems or voice administrator.

All courses in this technical certificate are also included in the Network Systems Technology (2156) (A.S.) degree. You have the option of applying all of the coursework completed in this program toward an associate's degree.

A minimum grade of "C" or better must be achieved in all professional core courses.

Career Opportunities

Florida State College at Jacksonville is the regional resource for employers in every type of technology. Our partnerships with Cisco Systems, Dell, Microsoft, VMware and Citrix provide career connections. Graduates are regularly employed by CSX, JEA, Florida Blue, the City of Jacksonville, Medtronic, Mayo Clinic and other regional employers including the government and military.

Certification and Licensing

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to pursue industry recognized certifications such as CompTIA's A+ Microcomputer Technician certification, Security+, Cisco and Microsoft's Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

Need More Information? Contact:

Network Engineering Technology Department, Downtown Campus, (904) 598-5676 or net@fscj.edu

Curriculum

Professional Courses

Credit Hours: 32

A minimum grade of "C" or better is required in all Professional Core courses.

Total Credit Hours: 32 / Program Length: 13 Months

Graduation Requirements

In order to be awarded a technical certificate, students must have met the following requirements.

Students must fulfill all academic requirements for the chosen program of study as outlined in the Florida State College at Jacksonville catalog and curriculum.
Earn minimum prescribed semester hours for the chosen program of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 ("C") on a 4.0 scale on all courses that apply to the chosen program of study.
Complete a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the program in residence at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Credit by examination and credit by portfolio development do not count toward this residency requirement.
Students must have fulfilled all obligations, financial or otherwise, to the College before they may graduate.

Note: Students are cautioned to pay particular attention to the following statements.

A student's graduation date will be the date of the end of the College term in which the student has fulfilled all academic requirements. (The removal of an incomplete grade does not affect students' graduation dates, since the grade change is effective at the end of the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned rather than the term in which the incomplete work was made up.)
Students who enter under the (2015/2016) catalog will be assigned to the degree or certificate requirements in effect during the 2015/2016 academic year. The student's assigned catalog year will remain in effect as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Changes to requirements as mandated by law or by rule of the District Board of Trustees may supersede this provision.
Many courses in this catalog have prerequisite requirements and/or co-requisite courses listed in the course descriptions. Students are advised to be guided by these requirements.
Students who place into developmental education courses are required to complete designated developmental education courses with a grade of "C" or better regardless of program of study.

Articulation

This certificate articulates directly into the Network Systems Technology (2156) (A.S.) degree. Students may pursue one or more certificates to develop or upgrade their skills in a particular field, or pursue the A.S. degree and earn technical certificates while completing the requirements for the degree. Contact an advisor or counselor to determine the career education path that is best for you.