Network Administration, Certificate

The Network Administration Certificate program is for the student interested in a career in networking concepts. Major concentration will be network fundamentals, design and management, troubleshooting, and operating systems. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs. Currently, three national certifications are a part of this option: A+®, CISCO®, MSCA® (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) Certification.

View the Network Administration Fact Sheet.

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
IST 108 - Microsoft Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 150 - PC Tech: Repair and Troubleshooting (3 Credits)
IST 151 - PC Tech: Operating Systems (3 Credits)
IST 154 - Networking Basics (3 Credits)
IST 155 - Networking I (4 Credits) (CW 150)
IST 156 - Networking II (4 Credits) (CW 151)
IST 255 - Networking III (4 Credits) (CW 250)
IST 261 - Server Management I (3 Credits) (CW 230)

Restricted Electives (3 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

CSC 109 - UNIX/Linux Operating System (3 Credits)
IST 160 - Introduction to Security Fundamentals (3 Credits)
IST 166 - Computer Forensics I - Principles And Practices (3 Credits)
IST 173 - Database Fundamentals (3 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (33 Credits)

*Note

This certificate must be completed within four years because of constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete within four years will fall under the latest catalog.

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Network Administration, Certificate

Program Requirements (30 Credits)

Restricted Electives (3 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (33 Credits)

*Note