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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:

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers

  • Effectively administer cloud environments  

  • Create scripts to automate standard IT functions

  • Illustrate and apply cybersecurity principles

  • 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
Course NumberTitleCredits
REL 200The Eternal Family (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 225Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 250Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone)

2 credits
REL 275Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone)

2 credits
Total Credit Hours:8

Religion Electives

Complete three additional religion courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 14

College and Career Success

Complete both of the following
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 101College Success

1 credit
BAP 115Excel and Introduction to Technology

1 credit
Total Credit Hours:2

Internship

 
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 499RInternship

1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits
Total Credit Hours:1
 

General Education

Course NumberTitleCredits

Composition Courses

Complete two courses (6 credit hours)
Course NumberTitleCredits
ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3 credits
ENG 201Intermediate College Writing

3 credits
ENG 301Technical Writing

3 credits
BUS 340Professional Business Communications

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:6
**ENG 301 can serve as both a GE Composition course as well as a program specific requirement**

Course NumberTitleCredits

Quantitative Literacy

Complete one course (3-4 credit hours)
Course NumberTitleCredits
MAT 107Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance

3 credits
MAT 110College Algebra

4 credits
MAT 111Trigonometry

3 credits
MAT 112Calculus I

4 credits
MAT 113Calculus II

4 credits
MAT 119Business Calculus

3 credits
MAT 237Discrete Mathematics

3 credits
MAT 252Statistics

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3-4
**MAT 252 can serve as both a GE Quantitative Literacy course as well as a program specific requirement**

Distribution Areas

Course NumberTitleCredits

American Institutions

Students must complete one of the following courses:
Course NumberTitleCredits
HIST 170American Civilizations

3 credits
HIST 175History of Technology in the United States

3 credits
POLS 110American Government

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3
**HIST 175 can serve as both a GE American Institutions course as well as a program specific requirement**

Fine Arts

Students must complete one of the following courses: 
Course NumberTitleCredits
ART 101History of the Fine Arts

3 credits
ART 110Survey of Visual & Performing Arts

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3
 

Humanities

Students must complete one of the following courses
Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 122Interpersonal Communications

3 credits
HUM 110Discovering the Humanities

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3
**COMM 122 can serve as both a GE Humanities course as well as a program specific requirement**

Life Sciences

Students must complete one of the following courses:
Course NumberTitleCredits
LS 103Nutrition and Health

3 credits
LS 265Anatomy & Physiology

4 credits
Total Credit Hours:3-4

LS 265 is for Medical Assisting student only

 

Physical Sciences

Students must complete one of the following courses:
Course NumberTitleCredits
PS 120Earth Science

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3

Social Sciences

Students must complete one of the following courses:
Course NumberTitleCredits
BUS 301Principles of Management

3 credits
ECON 161Microeconomics

3 credits
ECON 162Economic Principles and Problems-Macro, Online

3 credits
GEOG 130World Political Geography

3 credits
PSYCH 101Introduction to Psychology

3 credits
SS 160Leadership & Human Behavior

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:3

General Education Student Choice

Students must complete one additional course from one of the following areas: (3-4 credits)

Course NumberTitleCredits
Total Credit Hours:3-4
  • 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)

Total Credit Hours: 30-31

Program Specific Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 122Interpersonal Communications

3 credits
MAT 252Statistics

3 credits
ENG 301Technical Writing

3 credits
HIST 175History of Technology in the United States

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:12
**COMM 122, MAT 252, ENG 301 and HIST 175 can serve as both GE requirements as well as program specific requirements**

IT Core Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits

Certificate 1: Technical Support Engineer Certificate

Course NumberTitleCredits
Course NumberTitleCredits
CAR 201Career Success

1 credit
CS 105Introduction to Programming

3 credits
IT 102PC Hardware Technician

3 credits
IT 125Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits
IT 235Cloud Server Administration

3 credits
IT 255Networking Fundamentals

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:16

IT Fundamentals Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 143Database Design and Analysis

3 credits
IT 160Cloud Computing Essentials

3 credits
IT 210Linux Fundamentals

3 credits
IT 280Python Programming

3 credits
IT 312Cybersecurity Foundations

3 credits
Total Credit Hours:15

System Administration Core

Course NumberTitleCredits

Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 330 or IT 335IT 330 - Azure or IT 335 - AWS

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

System Administration Recommended Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits

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. 
Course NumberTitleCredits
IT 316Computer Architecture

3 credits
IT 320Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy

3 credits
IT 322Penetration Testing

3 credits
IT 330Azure Technologies

3 credits
IT 430Server Integration Projects

3 credits
IT 440Data 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

HIS 175 History of Technology in the US, 3 Credits    

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

ENG 301 Technical Writing, 3 Credit     

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 System Administration Recommended Courses 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 System Administration Recommended Courses 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 3-4 Credits

IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits

IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits

CAR 499R Internship, 1-3 credits

Total Minimum Semester Hours 13-16

 

Ninth Semester
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits

Total Minimum Semester Hours 6