LINUX/UNIX System Administrator Certificate Program

LA31 - 201003

Program Description

The LINUX/UNIX System Administrator certificate of credit is designed to train students in the skills needed to design, build, and maintain LINUX/UNIX networks.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Knowledge of networking and operation systems and advisor approval.

Program Length & Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 16 Hours

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Graduation Plan

Semester One

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Semester Two

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

Total Credit Hours:4

CIST 2432 - Pre-Req: CIST 1401

Semester Three

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

Total Credit Hours:4

CIST 2433 - Pre-Req: CIST 2432

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Total Credit Hours:4

CIST 2434 - Pre-Req: CIST 2431

Total Credit Hours: 16

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.