Systems Administration/Networks
Certificate
Pursue a systems administration or networking career. Concentrate on a specific type of system or follow the administrator concentration for a well-rounded exposure to network administration. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in any combination of daytime and evening classes.
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTNETWRKADM/CSD/**** (see concentration codes below)
What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: Become a CISCO, Linux, Microsoft or general network administrator.
Academic options: Continue your studies by taking courses toward a System Administration/Networking or Associate of Science degree.
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Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
Complete required courses from one of the Concentrations. Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting a Concentration.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CISCO Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNC) | ||
| CIS 170 | CISCO I Networking Fundamentals | 5 |
| CIS 171 | CISCO II Networking Routing Technologies | 5 |
| CIS 172 | CISCO III Advanced Routing and Switching | 5 |
| CIS 173 | CISCO IV Project Based Learning | 5 |
| Subtotal | 20 | |
| Linux Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNX) | ||
| CIS 136 | Microcomputer Components | 3-4 |
| or TEC 130/130LB | Computer Assembly and Testing/Computer Assembly and Testing Lab | |
| CIS 119 | Network Essentials | 3-5 |
| or CIS 170 | Cisco I: Networking Fundamentals | |
| CIS 137 | Introduction to Unix Operating System | 3 |
| CIS 225 | Linux (UNIX) System and Network Administration | 4 |
| CIS 226 | Advanced Linux Networking | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17-20 | |
| Microsoft Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNM) | ||
| CIS 103 | Microsoft Windows Operating System |
4 |
| CIS 221 | Microsoft Windows Server | 4 |
| CIS 222 | Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure | 4 |
| CIS 223 | Implementing Windows Directory Services | 4 |
| CIS 224 | Designing Windows Network Security | 4 |
| Subtotal | 20 | |
| Administrator Concentration: (Concentration Code: CSNA) | ||
| CIS 103 | Microsoft Windows Operating System |
4 |
| CIS 119 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| CIS 220 | Novell NetWare Networking and Administration | 4 |
| CIS 221 | Microsoft Windows Server | 4 |
| CIS 225 | LINUX (UNIX) System and Network Administration | 4 |
| Subtotal | 19 | |
| Total | 17-20 | |