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 | Cisco Networking II | 3.5 |
| CIS 170F | Cisco Networking III | 3.5 |
| CIS 213F | Microsoft Windows Server Administration | 3.5 |
| CIS 214 | Unix and Linux Operating Systems | 3.5 |
| CIS 170H | TCP/IP Fundamentals | 3.5 |
| CIS 200A | Apple Mac OS Support Essentials | 3.5 |
| Subtotal | 28 | |
| Electives (Select at least 14 units from the following) | 14.0 | |
| Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3) | ||
| Introduction To Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Software (3.5) | ||
| Computer Programming Logic (3.5) | ||
| Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals (1.5) | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (3.5) | ||
| CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (3.5) | ||
| HTML and CSS (3.5) | ||
| JavaScript Programming (3.5) | ||
| Cisco Network Security (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Wireless Networking (3.5) | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Ethical Hacking (3.5) | ||
| Computer and Digital Forensics (3.5) | ||
| Network Defense (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Cloud Computing (3) | ||
| AWS Cloud Foundations (3.5) | ||
| AWS Cloud Architecting Part 1 (3.5) | ||
| AWS Cloud Architecting Part 2 (3.5) | ||
| Java Programming (3.5) | ||
| Introduction to Microsoft Windows Administration (3.5) | ||
| Total Units | 42 | |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed