System Administration Diploma
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Diploma
3 terms
System administrators work in a fast-paced and challenging area of technology that designs, builds, integrates, maintains and secures local area networks. They may design and support server systems and related software, as well as provide end-user support for many cloud-based and local applications.
Diploma-seeking students will have a good working knowledge of network infrastructure, server and desktop systems, and protocol suites. In addition to training for the technical specialization, the coursework also focuses on communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking and problem solving, legal aspects of technology, basic web design and programming logic as well as teamwork and life-long learning that are essential for success in the workplace and in life.
The coursework strives to provide vendor agnostic situations to give the graduate the greatest breadth of preparation, however vendor specifics are necessary to learn, test and demonstrate the coursework through student learning outcomes.
In addition to the diploma and with additional study, coursework should give direction to the student for some of the following industry credentials:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Red Hat Administrator, and
- VMware Certified Professional
This diploma is eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Career Opportunities
- network field technician
- network support technician
- network operations center (NOC)
- entry-level network administrator
- help desk technician
- call center support technician
Diploma Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| NET-130 | Computer Concepts 1 | 3 |
| NET-165 | Network Plus 1 | 3 |
| CIS-121 | Intro to Programming Logic 1 | 3 |
| CIS-207 | Fundamentals of Web Program 1 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| NET-235 | CCNA Cisco 1 1 | 3 |
| NET-630 | Ethics in Info Tech 1 | 3 |
| NET-650 | Cloud Infrastructure 1 | 3 |
| NET-168 | Admin Windows Server 1 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 12 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| NET-236 | CCNA Cisco 2 1 | 3 |
| NET-600 | Network Security Basics 1 | 3 |
| NET-176 | Admin Red Hat Server 1 | 3 |
| NET-616 | VMware VCP 1 | 3 |
| MKT-180 | Customer Service Strategies | 1 |
| Term Totals: | 13 | |
| Program Totals: | 40 | |
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Minimum C- required for graduation