System Administration Certificate

Degree

Certificate (Federal aid eligible if certificate is combined with Associate of Science degree. Not eligible for federal aid as a stand-alone certificate.)

Overview

Students with a Systems Administration emphasis are prepared to work in any corporate IT department. While specializing in the broader area of systems administration and cloud infrastructure, students will build strong IT foundational skills and knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers

Effectively administer cloud environments 

Synthesize technical research to foster innovation

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for a student with a certificate in Systems Administration exist as internships in most IT departments. Typical internships may include various roles in IT Administration. 

System Administration Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 335AWS Cloud Practitioner

3 credits

IT 340Business Intelligence Systems

3 credits

IT 350Network Configuration & Design

3 credits

IT 360Cloud Integration

3 credits

IT 370Advanced Linux

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements

1. Minimum of 16 total semester credits hours as outlined
2. Grade of C (not C-) or higher in all courses
3. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher