Computer and Information Sciences: Network/Systems Administration (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cis/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The network/systems administration program at Cerritos College is designed to prepare students for a career in the information industry. Graduates of the program will have a comprehensive understanding of the current communication technologies and commonly used operating systems, will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement a network infrastructure, and will be able to deploy and administer multiple systems in an organization. The graduates of the program have possible career opportunities including the following occupations: entry-level technical support technician, system administrator, network technician, network administrator, and network engineer.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students configure and utilize servers based on Windows and Unix operating systems.
- Students differentiate between wide, metropolitan, and local area networks.
- Students identify the essential requirement for supporting an Apple Macintosh.
- Students recognize the use of TCP/IP in internet communications.
- Students set up and configure routers.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CIS 170A | Networking Fundamentals | 3.5 |
| CIS 170B | Network + Certification | 3.5 |
| CIS 170E | Router Configurations and Protocol | 3.5 |
| CIS 170F | Advanced Switching and Routing | 3.5 |
| CIS 213F | Microsoft Windows Server Administration | 3.5 |
| CIS 214 | Unix and Linux Operating Systems | 3.5 |
| CIS 170H | TCP/IP Fundamentals | 3.0 |
| CIS 200A | Apple Mac OS Support Essentials | 3.5 |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 14 units from the following: | 14.0 | |
| PC Operating System A+ Certification | ||
| PC Core Hardware A+ Certification | ||
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems | ||
| Introduction To Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Software | ||
| Computer Programming Logic | ||
| HTML and CSS | ||
| JavaScript Programming | ||
| Wide Area Networks | ||
| Cisco Network Security | ||
| Introduction to Wireless Networking | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Introduction to Ethical Hacking | ||
| Computer and Digital Forensics | ||
| Network Defense | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Data Storage | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Computing Services | ||
| Amazon Web Services-Security | ||
| Java Programming | ||
| Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration | ||
| Total Units | 41.5 | |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements of a certificate of achievement in computer and information sciences network systems/administration and complete general education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.