Systems Administration Certificate
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:
- describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions;
- install Windows client operating system with configuration necessary for use;
- install Windows server software with configuration to share network resources and applications;
- install Linux operating system with configuration necessary for use;
- configure access controls, security and identity settings to protect network resources; and
- create and execute backup and recovery plans which protect network resources from operational failures and errors.
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 174 ◊ Windows Client-Server Systems Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 176 ◊ LAN Administration: Windows Server | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| 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 |
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.
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| 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) |