Network Systems Administrator
Program Description
This certificate program includes courses to prepare students for entering the field of network systems administration. Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Information Technology degree, which may include additional courses for Microsoft Certification exams.
Graduates of the Network Systems Administrator Certificate will be able to:
- Apply fundamental information technology concepts to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
- Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer-based solution
- Perform primary network and operating system administration, configuration, and system security tasks
Program Type: Career Program
Pathway: Technology
Total Credits: 21 Credits
Required Courses
- INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Computer Literacy Program Requirement)
- INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
- INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
- INT-1550 Introduction to Networks- Network Plus Prep Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
- INT-1620 Security+ Preparation Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
- INT-2300 Windows Desktop Operating System Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
- INT-2310 Windows Server Administration Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
Navigate to the OER courses page to find a list of courses that do not require you to purchase textbooks or other learning material.