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Computer Information Systems
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CISCO Networking and Network Security certificate

Note: This program is unavailable until further notice.

The certificate in CISCO Networking and Network Security provides students with a solid, broad background in computer networking and network security using the CISCO curriculum. The program will prepare students for the CCNA Certification exam and partially for the CCNP, NS, and FWL exams which can be written through Cisco Systems (external to UFV). Please note that not all courses can be offered on a regular basis.

Entrance requirements

• B.C. secondary school graduation or 19 years or older.
• The prerequisite to CMNS 125.

Students who do not meet entrance requirements may be considered if they can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and be interviewed. Students who do not meet the requirements might also consider Qualifying Studies.

When to apply

This program is not accepting applications for 2015/16.

How to apply

1. Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/admissions/apply.

Additional documents required for a complete application:
• Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or permission from the program head.
• Transcript (or interim transcript) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements.
• An official transcript from every post-secondary institution you have attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details. Unofficial copies may accompany the application form if official transcripts have been ordered.

2. You will be informed of the orientation meeting date. This meeting is usually held on a weekday evening in April or May. You must attend or make special arrangements with the department.

3. Upon admission to the program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section). The deposit will be applied to the tuition fees. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

If the program is full, or you are waiting to find out about admission to the program, you will be given an opportunity to register as a general student. It is not necessary to submit a separate application form. If you meet the entrance requirements and a space becomes available later, you will be contacted.

4. In some cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due by the end of the first week in August.

Undergraduate continuance

Students must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV. Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from the University. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Undergraduate Continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).

Residency

At least 8 of the required upper-level credits must be completed at UFV.

Graduation requirements

Students in the Certificate in CISCO Networking and Network Security program must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to be awarded the credential.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section. Books and additional supplies would normally cost $75 to $150 per course. There may be some additional recommended and mandatory costs in Computer Information Systems program courses, above tuition and textbook costs. These may include training manuals, software, and hardware costs.

Program outline

Program requirements: 30 credits

Note 1: Students who have completed CIS 192 may use this course in place of CIS 193/194.

Note 2: Students who have completed CIS 292 may use this course in place of CIS 293/294.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.