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Network Administration, Certificate of Completion

Requirements

The Certificate of Completion in Network Administration provides students with training in server administration, computer architecture, and networking. Students select from a variety of courses in cabling, Windows system administration, router management, information security, computer forensics, and Linux system administration.

Total Program Credits: 31

Discipline Core Requirements: 25 Credits
Complete the following:  
  INFO 1120 Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals 3
  INFO 1200 Computer Programming I for IS IT 3
or CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming (3)  
  IT 1510 Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX 3
  IT 1600 Computer Architecture and Systems Software 3
  INFO 2410 Database Fundamentals 3
  IT 2600 Data Communication Fundamentals 3
or CS 2600 Computer Networks I (3)  
Communication Requirement:  
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (3)  
Computation Requirement:  
  MAT 1010 Intermediate Algebra 4
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
Elective Requirements: 6 Credits
Complete 6 credits from the following courses: 6
  IT 2400 Voice and Data Cabling Fundamentals (3)  
  IT 2530 Introduction to System Administration--Windows Client (3)  
  IT 2700 Information Security Fundamentals (3)  
  IT 2800 Computer Forensic Fundamentals (3)  
  IT 3510 Advanced System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3)  
  IT 3530 Advanced System Administration--Windows Server (3)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 31 semester credits.
  2. Minimum grade of C- required in all courses.
  3. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
  4. Residency hours -- minimum of 10 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
INFO 1120 Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals 3

INFO 1200 or CS 1400

Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming

3
IT 1510 Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX 3
MATH 1050 College Algebra QL 4

ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005

Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC

3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
IT 1600 Computer Architecture and Systems Software 3
INFO 2410 Database Fundamentals 3

IT 2600 or CS 2600

Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I

3
Elective 3
Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 31

Department

Information Systems and Technology

The Information Systems and Technology department is in the   Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Information Systems and Technology department, visit their website.

Information Systems and Technology department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to Network Administration.
  2. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, both in written and oral forms.
  3. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for Network Administration.
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