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System Administration/Networking – Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word) 

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.

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.

Locations:  East Campus, West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-7694 (East Campus); 206-6996 (West Campus)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Complete required courses from one of the Concentrations.  Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting a Concentration.

Course # Course Title Credits
CISCO Concentration:
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:
CIS 136 Microcomputer Components 3-4
 or TEC 130/130LB   Computer Assembly and Testing   
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:
CIS 103 Windows XP Professional 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:
CIS 103 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Administration 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