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Recommended Citation: White, G L.  Vendor/Industry Certifications and a College Degree: A Proposed Concentration for Network Infrastructure.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2005, v 22 (Columbus OH): §2313. ISSN: 1542-7382. (A later version appears in Information Systems Education Journal 4(48). ISSN: 1545-679X.)
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Vendor/Industry Certifications and a College Degree: A Proposed Concentration for Network Infrastructure

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Refereed5 pages
Garry L. White    [a1] [a2]
Department of Computer Information Systems
Texas State University San Marcos    [u1] [u2]
San Marcos, Texas, USA    [c1] [c2]

This paper proposes a network infrastructure 4-year degree curriculum based on industry/vendor certifications. The author argues that such a curriculum will meet industry standards and needs. And the academic department will have a valid method of assessment. An employer will be provided high caliber entry level candidates. And the college degreed student wins since he/she will be more job marketable for entry level technical positions, plus have the potential to be promoted to management level positions.

Keywords: CCNA, CCNP, certifications, CISSP, CompTIA, curriculum, Microsoft MCP, Network+, Security+

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