Systems Administration | A.A.B.

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The Systems Administration option is a two-year program incorporating the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification and the Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA). Edison State Community College is a Microsoft Academic Alliance Member and a Cisco Academy commissioned to deliver training. Students who complete this degree are qualified to install, configure, manage troubleshooting, support a network operating system and install and manage network infrastructure.♦

Program Outcomes ►
The student will
►integrate Edison State core values into every aspect of the program;
►incorporate Edison State general education outcomes into every aspect of the program;
►evaluate and analyze problems and apply the tools of logical problem solving;
►demonstrate basic computer skills in areas such as applications, operating systems and programming;
►support new technology and demonstrate sufficient knowledge to adapt to this technology;
►recognize and understand data communication and its relationship to solve business related technological problems and issues;
►apply programming, database, operating systems, virtual machine concepts, security and business application skills to troubleshoot and solve information technology problems specific to degree option; and
►demonstrate ability to research, select, use and troubleshoot hardware, software and network connections appropriate to degree option.

Certifications ►
Students who pass certification exams and submit verification can receive college credit as follows.
►Students with A+ certification may apply for credit for Microcomputer Hardware .
►Students with NET+ certification may apply for credit for Networking Essentials .
►Students with Security+ certification may apply for credit for Computer Security Essentials .
►Students with MCITP:SA certification may apply for 16 credit hours in Network Engineering.
►Students with CCNA certification may apply for credit for CCNA 1 , CCNA 2 , CCNA 3  and CCNA 4 .
NOTE  CCNA 1, CCNA 2, CCNA 3 and CCNA 4 help prepare students for the CCNA exam.

Semester 1

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3		►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 2.
CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C
COM 121S Fundamentals of Communication	3
ENG 121S Composition I	3
Social/Behavioral Science Elective ¹	3
Credit Hours	15
¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Semester 2

CIS 212S Linux Administration	3		►Meet with transfer institition advisor, if applicable. ►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 3.
CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3	C
CIS 215S Microcomputer Hardware	3
MGT 223S Project Management	3
MTH 125S General Statistics	3
Credit Hours	15

Semester 3

CIS 213S Database Management Concepts	3		►Meet with Career Services. ►Meet with advisor to identify internship opportunities.
CIS 241S Configuring Microsoft Windows Workstation	3
CIS 242S Configuring Microsoft Windows Server	3	C
CYB 236S Computer Security Essentials ¹	3
ENG 125S Technical Writing	3
MKT 218S Customer Service	1
Credit Hours	16
¹Criminal record background check required.

Semester 4

CIS 243S Administering Microsoft Windows Server	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Advisor reviews student education plan to ensure graduation readiness. ►Advisor evaluates student’s eligibility to graduate with Systems Administrator Certificate. ►Advisor approves graduation application and encourages student to participate in commencement ceremony.
CIS 244S Configuring Advanced Windows Server	3
CIS 290S Capstone Project OR	3
CIS 291L Internship Experience AND
CIS 291R Internship Seminar
CYB 237S System Vulnerabilities & Security ¹	3
Humanities Elective ²	3
Credit Hours	15
¹Criminal record background check required. ²Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours | 61

♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.