Systems Administration Certificate

Pathway:

Systems Administration

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.SYA.CERT (C407Y)

Total Program Credits: 24

The certificate in Systems Administration prepares students for employment as system administrators, system analysts, support personnel and Information Technology (IT) technicians. Prepares students for industry certification exams in IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) in IT infrastructure, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in Windows Server and MCSA in Linux on Azure.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Systems Administration Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions.
2. Install Windows client operating system with configuration necessary for use.
3. Install Windows server software with configuration to share network resources and applications.
4. Install Linux operating system with configuration necessary for use.
5. Configure access controls, security and identity settings to protect network resources.
6. Create and execute backup and recovery plans which protect network resources from operational failures and errors.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications	Core Course	3
OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science	Core Course	3
CIS 174 ◊ Administering Windows Server	Core Course	3
CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server	Core Course	3
CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux	Core Course	3
CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals	Core Course	3
OR
CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	15
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
CIS 222 ◊ # Administering Network Infrastructure	Core Course	3
CIS 224 ◊ # Managing a Network Environment	Core Course	3
CIS 228 ◊ # Administering Directory Services	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: TBA, Ext. 3395, email:TBA

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)