Network Administration (Certificate)

The certificate in network administration is designed for busy professionals seeking to develop expertise in the field, add to their credentials or improve their skills or job prospects. A certificate in network administration provides students with essential skills needed in areas of network operating systems, database administration, web server administration, data communications, and wireless network technologies.

The certificate in network administration contains a total of 18 hours of course work with a minimum of 12 hours in upper division courses. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses used to satisfy the certificate. Before graduation all students must complete a certificate assessment assignment as directed by the program chair. The certificate in network administration requires the following courses.

Curriculum for the Certificate in Network Administration

Required Coursework (Credit: 6 hours)

ITEC 2215Introduction to Information Technology

3 credits

ITEC 2320Network Essentials

3 credits

Network Administration Electives (Credit: 12 hours)

Choose any 4 courses:

ITEC 3325Windows Systems Administration

3 credits

ITEC 3328Linux Systems Administration

3 credits

ITEC 4242Database Administration

3 credits

ITEC 4285Web Server Administration

3 credits

ITEC 4324Wireless Technologies

3 credits

ITEC 4329Data Communications

3 credits

ITEC 4370Virtual Computing

3 credits

Total: 18 hours