Systems Administration | A.A.B.

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The Systems Administration option is a two-year program incorporating numerous industry-related certifications. Students who complete this degree are qualified to install, configure, manage, troubleshoot, and support IT systems, whether on-premise or in the cloud. A wide-breadth of knowledge in areas such as cybersecurity, database management, disaster recovery planning, IT governance, Linux administration, networking, and programming are also included.♦

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 IT Essentials .
►Students with Network+ certification may apply for credit for Networking Essentials .
►Students with Security+ certification may apply for credit for Computer Security Essentials .
►Students with CCNA certification may apply for credit for the following courses: CYB 246S Introduction to Networks , CYB 247S Switching and Routing , and CYB 248S Security and Automation .
NOTE CYB 246S, CYB 247S, and CYB 248S 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 Introduction to 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 117S Cloud Foundations	1	►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable. ►Advisor and student agree on schedule for Semester 3.
CIS 212S Linux Administration	3
CIS 214S Networking Essentials	3
CIS 215S IT Essentials	3
MGT 223S Project Management	3
MTH 122S College Algebra OR	3
MTH 125S General Statistics
Credit Hours	16

Semester 3

CIS 213S Database Management Concepts	3	►Meet with Career Services. ►Meet with advisor to identify internship opportunities.
CIS 216S Systems Administration	3
CYB 236S Computer Security Essentials	3
ENG 125S Technical Writing	3
MKT 218S Customer Service	1
Humanities Elective ¹	3
Credit Hours	16
¹Refer to AAB general education requirements.

Semester 4

CIS 121S Introduction to Programming	3	►Submit graduation application. ►Advisor evaluates student’s eligibility to graduate with Networking Certificate. ►Advisor reviews student education plan to ensure graduation readiness. ►Meet with transfer institution advisor, if applicable.
CIS 217S Cloud Architecting	3
CIS 290S Capstone Project OR	3
CIS 291L Internship Experience AND
CIS 291R Internship Seminar
CYB 237S System Vulnerabilities & Security	3
Technical Elective¹	3
Credit Hours	15
¹To be chosen from CIS 201S, CIS 202S, CIS 203S, CIS 221S, CYB 246S, or IMD 215S.

Total Credit Hours | 62

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