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Network Systems Administration
This certificate is designed for those students interested in employment in the computer service industry. The purpose of this program is to provide a student with background knowledge of hardware, software, and technical skills required to administer and maintain computer network systems.
This certificate program prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification. The ( MCSA) is an industry recognized certificate for managing and troubleshooting system environments running on the Microsoft Windows ® XP platform and the Microsoft Windows Service Systemtm . In addition to the MCSA, this program also prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA A+ and Network+. All courses in this program apply toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computers and Information Systems or Computer Information Technology.
The MCSA credential is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function, as expected of individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSE’s, MCSA’s are not expected to have design skills.
Summary of Required Hours
Credit HoursCatalog No. Course Title Fall Spring
CIT 1010 Computer Sys. Hardware Maint. 3
CIT 1020 Computer Oper. Systems Maint. 3
CIT 1100 Computer Networking I 3
CIT 1110 Computer Networking II 3
CIT 2020 Certification Test Prep 1
CIT 2030 Servers and Network Operating Sys 3
Fall 2006
