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Chicago State University received a $1.9 million grant award from the Defense Intelligence
Agency (DIA) to set up an Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC-CAE).
This grant provided support to establish CSU's Center for Information and Security Education and Research (CINSER).
CSU’s IC-CAE was developed as a multidisciplinary program operated through interdepartmental
team-work. External collaborators include national security agencies and Centers of
Academic Excellence in other institutions of higher learning in the region.
CINSER's academic programs and activities prepare intelligence and cybersecurity analysts
for service in the public, civic and private sectors, conduct policy-oriented national
security research, and deliver outreach services to K-14 educational institutions
and the general public. CINSER focus on staff and faculty development in security
studies, expanding and enriching curricula offerings, increasing number of minority
staff in the security sector and on enhancing security culture in the Chicago-area
general public.
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 Organizations around the world are experiencing a shortage of qualified candidates
to fill a growing number of networking positions in virtually every industry. Computer
Networking is a fast-growing, high- tech field that is to continuous growth. Educational
institutions, businesses and industrial concerns increasingly seek highly talented
people to install, configure and connect computer and related equipment and to manage
these networked connections.
Cisco® Networking Academy® is an innovative global education initiative that delivers information and communication
technology skills to help meet this growing demand while improving career and educational
opportunities for students around the world.
Chicago State University was approved as a Local CISCO Networking Academy by CISCO
Systems, Inc. in 2001. Since 2002, we have offered computer networking courses. While
the academy is housed in the College of Education, the curriculum is designed for
both teachers and for those who wish to pursue careers in business and industry.
The computer networking curriculum is comprised of a sequence of four courses. Upon
completion of the four-course sequence, trainees qualify to sit for the CISCO Certified
Networking Associate (CCNA) examination.
CCNA certification denotes a foundation in, and apprentice knowledge of networking.
CCNA certified professionals install, configure, and operate local area networks,
wide area networks, and dial access services for small networks.
Internship Possibilities
Internship and cooperative education opportunities are made for students on an individualized
basis.
Format
All academy curriculum is available online and also supported by intensive hands-on
exercises using hardware and simulation tools.
Offered Programs
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CCNA:The first industry recognized certificate in networking.
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Wireless LAN Fundamentals: This course focuses on the design, installation, configuration,
operation, and troubleshooting of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 80211g wireless LANs. A comprehensive
overview of wire‐ less technologies, devices, security, design, and best practices
with a particular emphasis on real world applications and skills is covered.
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Informatics Essentials CompTIA A+ Prep: Provides you with skills necessary for computer
technicians and entry‐level IT; prepares for the CompTIA A+ exam.
| Academy Curriculum |
| Course |
Course Description |
Term |
| TPS 4070/TPS 5070 |
Informatics Essentials: Key concepts on managing and maintain computers; technical
skills; prepares students to take the A+ Certification. Prerequisite: None |
Spring |
| TPS 4510/TPS 5510 |
Network Fundamentals: Key fundamental networking concepts and technologies. Prerequisite: None |
Fall |
| TPS 4520/TPS 5520 |
Network Configuration II: Routing Protocols and Concepts. This course is to develop
an understanding of how a router learns about remote net- works and determines the
best path to those networks. This course includes both static routing and dynamic
routing proto-cols. Prerequisite: TPS 4510/ TPS 5510 |
Spring |
| TPS 4530/TPS 5530 |
Network Practicum I: LAN Switching and Wireless. The goal is to develop an under-
standing of how switches are interconnected and configured to provide network access
to LAN users. This course also teaches how to integrate wire- less devices into a
LAN. Prerequisite: TPS 4520/ TPS 5520 |
Summer I |
| TPS 4540/TPS 5540 |
Network practicum II: Accessing the WAN. This course describes key WAN technology
concepts. Also, teaches you how to select the appropriate WAN technology to meet different
enterprise business requirements. Prerequisite: TPS 4530/ TPS 5530 |
Summer II |
For more information contact: tpis@csu.edu.
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In 2020, Chicago State University was awarded a National Leadership Grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services to
develop the Information Justice Institute (IJI) project. This community catalyst initiative involves bringing together librarians and community
partners to explore critical issues; and to develop resources and strategies to serve
diverse populations facing onerous information access and engagement limitations entangled
with challenges such as poverty, violence, and incarceration. For more information,
visit infojusticeinstitute.wordpress.com or contact rmontagu@csu.edu. Additional details are here. |
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Chicago State University hosts an authorized Pearson VUE Test Center. Our Test Center
offers a wide variety of computer-based exams offered by Pearson and is open to the
public. The Testing Center is located at Chicago State University, College of Education building
room 208. To sign up for an exam, please use Pearson VUE.
For further information, please contact: Desiree Montgomery, Test Center Coordinator
(773) 995-2598, or dmontg20@csu.edu.
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