Computer Technology: System Administration Technician

Certificate of Achievement

Salary: $35,200–$57,190 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Faster than average growth

Good To Know: Administrators design, install and support networks. Major employers include systems design firms, business management companies, colleges/universities, and government agencies.

WNC Academic Division: Technology

Total Requirements: 33–35 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Program Requirements		26 Units (Credits)
CIT 161	Essentials of Information Security	3
CIT 211	Microsoft Networking I	4
CIT 212	Microsoft Networking II	4
CIT 213	Microsoft Networking III	4
CIT 214	Microsoft Networking IV	4
CIT 215	Microsoft Networking V	4
or CIT 165	Introduction to Convergence
or ET 155	Home Technology Convergence
CIT 263	Introduction to IT Project Management	3
General Education Requirements		7–9 Units (Credits)
English/Communications Requirements Must include a writing course		3
Human Relations Requirement		1-3
Mathematics Requirement		3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Certificate of Achievement can be found on the Certificate of Achievement page.

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Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester: 17 Credits

CIT 211: 4
CIT 212: 4
CIT 263: 3
English Course: 3
Mathematics Course: 3

Second Semester: 16–18 Credits

CIT 161: 3
CIT 213: 4
CIT 214: 4
CIT 215: 4
Human Relations Course: 1–3

Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The purpose of the System Administration Technician certificate is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students in the Computer Technologies Certificate programs are expected to:

Know:

the competencies required to successfully pass information technology certification exams

Are able to:

demonstrate the skills and competencies required of professionals in the information technology industry in real-world practice
communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form, with employees, colleagues and lay people
locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to an information technology professional

Appreciate:

the need for continuing education and life long learning

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