The Associate Degree program at Rhodes State College provides the student with skills needed in industry to secure the network infrastructure of companies. CEH, CCNP, MCSA, LPIC -1,.  The faculty are committed to offering the highest level of instruction to each student. Being a Local Cisco ® Academy and Microsoft ® Academy, students are exposed to official Cisco and Microsoft curriculum.  Students are exposed to the tactical approaches used in Penetration Testing, Digital Forensic Response, Disaster Recovery, and Perimeter Protection using commercial Firewall Appliances and Applications.  The curriculum is a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on labs providing the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the IT Networking Industry. 

Additional Resources

• Cisco Networks
• Cisco Networking Academy
• Microsoft Homepage
• Cisco Networking Academy at Rhodes State
• LPI Certification
• CompTIA Certification

The IT/ET Division fosters the professional and intellectual growth of students by offering contemporary technical curricula taught by qualified faculty who provide a supportive environment intended to develop critical thinking, an appreciation of global diversity and the capacity for life-long learning.  The IT/ET Division seeks to be the premier technology educator in West Central Ohio.

The Networking Major prepares the student to work as a network administrator or an information system administrator.  With the Networking emphasis, the student becomes an invaluable employee.  The average salary for graduates is $22,000 to $40,000.

Rhodes State College has gained accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. The majority of Rhodes State’s programs have received accreditation from professional associations (see specific program information under “Accreditation” tab on other program pages).

Candidates for the Associate of Applied Science Degree must meet all curriculum requirements as outlined in the curriculum models with a GPA of at least 2.00 and a minimum of 90 credit hours to a maximum of 110 credit hours completed in the program area. Credits transferred from other institutions will be subject to evaluation on a course-by-course basis. In some instances, students who have been absent from the College for more than one regular quarter (excluding summer) may have technical credits which will be re-evaluated on an individual basis. Each program is designed with required technical courses, in which, students must maintain a 2.00 average or better to progress to graduation. To obtain divisional certificates, students must earn a grade of “C” or better on all listed courses or receive authorization from program chair and division dean.

Suggested academic schedule models outlined for each program curriculum area permit students to complete the degree requirements in two academic years (six quarters) provided the student requires no additional preparatory course work.

Students requiring remedial courses or additional preparation in mathematics and/or English are  encouraged to begin their course of study during the summer quarter prior to beginning the outlined program curriculum.