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. Currently, three national certifications are a part of this option: CompTIA's A+, Network+, and Security + (depending on students choice of Restricted Electives).
Program Outcomes:
- The student will demonstrate the ability to navigate, install, configure, and troubleshoot various operating systems and applications.
- The student will demonstrate problem-solving skills in building, repairing and upgrading various types of devices.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure both wired and wireless networks.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to configure Cisco network equipment.
- View the Network Administration Fact Sheet for faculty contact information and additional program information.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| 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-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
First Year Spring
| IST-155 | Networking I | 4 credits |
| IST-156 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year Fall
| IST-255 | Networking III | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Program Requirements (27 Credits)
Requirements List
| 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-154 | Networking Basics | 3 credits |
| IST-155 | Networking I | 4 credits |
| IST-156 | Networking II | 4 credits |
| IST-255 | Networking III | 4 credits |
| IST-261 | Server Management I | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (3 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| CSC-109 | UNIX/Linux Operating System | 3 credits |
| CYB-246 | Introduction to Cloud Computing | 3 credits |
| IST-151 | PC Tech: Operating Systems | 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 (30 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.