System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Degree
Information Technology BAS - System Administration
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. Today, the cloud hosts a large portion of corporate infrastructure. This degree program will teach students how to develop and implement corporate resources such as Active Directory Domain Services, Linux Services, Web Services, and Database Services utilizing on-premises and cloud environment infrastructures. Students will learn about several cloud technologies, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. Students will also acquire a taste of network architecture and best cybersecurity practices. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to their resumes and will be able to demonstrate the practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experiences.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Systems Administration exist in most IT departments. Typical entry-level positions include System administrator, Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Database Administrator, IT Administrator, Cloud Administrator, Linux Administrator, and Windows System Administrator. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:
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Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers
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Effectively administer cloud environments
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Create scripts to automate standard IT functions
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Illustrate and apply cybersecurity principles
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Synthesize technical research to foster innovation
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Complete each of the following
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Religion Electives
Complete three additional religion courses
College and Career Success
Complete both of the following
| CAR 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Internship
Choose one of the following
| CAR 499R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits |
| IT 499 | IT Internship | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
*CAR 299 may be used as an equivalent; speak with an advisor to know which option is best for you
General Education
Program Required General Education
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| HIST 175 | History of Technology in the United States | 3 credits |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Distribution Areas
Fine Arts
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ART 101 | Survey of Art History | 3 credits |
| ART 110 | Survey of Visual & Performing Arts | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Social Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| BUS 301 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECON 162 | Economic Principles and Problems-Macro, Online | 3 credits |
| GEOG 130 | World Political Geography | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | Introduction to Sociology, Online | 3 credits |
| SS 160 | Leadership & Human Behavior | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Physical Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| GEO 111 | Physical Geology, Online | 3 credits |
| PS 120 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 credits |
| PS 140 | Introduction to Physical Sciences | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Life Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
LS 265 is for Medical Assisting student only
General Education Student Choice
Students must complete one additional course from one of the following areas: (3-4 credits)
- American Institutions Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Fine Arts Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Humanities Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Life Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Physical Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Social Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Math courses: Math 110 or higher (3-4 credit hours)
IT Core Courses
Certificate 1: Technical Support Engineer Certificate
| CAR 201 | Career Success | 1 credit |
| CS 105 | Introduction to Programming | 3 credits |
| IT 102 | PC Hardware Technician | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| IT 235 | Cloud Server Administration | 3 credits |
| IT 255 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
IT Fundamentals Courses
| IT 143 | Database Design and Analysis | 3 credits |
| IT 160 | Cloud Computing Essentials | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 280 | Python Programming | 3 credits |
| IT 312 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
System Administration Core
| IT 330 or IT 335 | IT 330 - Azure or IT 335 - AWS | 3 credits |
| IT 340 | Business Intelligence Systems | 3 credits |
| IT 350 | Network Configuration & Design | 3 credits |
| IT 360 | Cloud Integration | 3 credits |
| IT 370 | Advanced Linux | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
System Administration Recommended Courses
The following courses are recommended System Administration related courses. These courses are not required, but are ideal courses to prepare students for careers in system administration and to fulfill the graduation requirement of at least 40 upper division required (300-400 level) credits.
| IT 316 | Computer Architecture | 3 credits |
| IT 320 | Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy | 3 credits |
| IT 322 | Penetration Testing | 3 credits |
| IT 330 | Azure Technologies | 3 credits |
| IT 430 | Server Integration Projects | 3 credits |
| IT 440 | Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
2. Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)
3. Grade of C or higher in all IT core courses
4. Minimum of 2.0 GPA
Recommended Course Sequence
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your academic advisor for assistance.
First Semester
CS 105 Introduction to Programming, 3 credits
GE Elective Select from the Life Sciences, 3 credits
ENG 101 Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
IT 102 PC Hardware Technician, 3 credits
CAR 101 College Success, 1 credit
Religion, See Current Religion Requirements
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
ENG 301 Technical Writing, 3 Credit
IT 125 Introduction to Info Technology, 3 Credits
IT 255 Networking Fundamentals, 3 Credits
CAR 201 Career Success, 1 Credit
Religion See Current Religion Requirements, 2 Credits
Elective, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Third Semester
HIS 175 History of Technology in the US, 3 Credits
IT 235 Cloud Server Fundamentals, 3 Credits
IT 210 Linux Fundamentals, 3 Credits
MAT 252 Statistics, 3 Credits
BAP 115 Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 Credit
Religion See Current Religion Requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Fourth Semester
COMM 122 Interpersonal Communications 3 Credits
IT 160 Essentials of Cloud Computing 3 Credits
IT 312 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 Credits
IT 143 Database Design and Analysis 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fifth Semester
IT 280 Python Programming 3 Credits
IT 370 Advanced Linux 3 Credits
GE Elective Select from the Physical Sciences 3 Credits
Select one IT 330 – Azure or IT 335 – AWS 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Sixth Semester
GE Elective Select from the Fine Arts 3 Credits
IT Elective See Current IT Upper Elect List* 3 Credits
IT 340 Business Intelligence Systems 3 Credits
IT 350 Network Configuration and Design 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Seventh Semester
IT 360 Cloud Integration 3 Credits
IT Elective See Current IT Upper Elect List* 3 Credits
Upper Elect Any 300-400 Level course* 3 Credits
GE Elective Select from the Social Sciences 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Eighth Semester
Upper Elect Any 300-400 Level course* 3 Credits
GE Elective General Education Student Choice 3 Credits
IT Elective See Current IT Upper Elect List 3 Credits
IT Elective See Current IT Upper Elect List 3 Credits
IT Elective See Current IT Upper Elect List 3 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Ninth Semester
Complete necessary credits to arrive at 120 credit minimum and 40 upper division credits
4 credits