Network Administration, Undergraduate Certificate
Network administrators create solutions that combine multiple network components such as routers, switches, and servers with network services. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create solutions based on web technologies.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
This certificate is designed for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, such as life-long learners or professionals seeking to further their career.
We welcome students who have prior learning credits from life, training, or work experiences.
Students must achieve a grade of C (2.0) or better in each certificate course to earn the certificate.
Program Requirements
Required Courses I (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| CPS 180 | Principles of Computer Programming | 3(3-0) |
| CPS 190 | Introduction to Programming in Python | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses II (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
| CPS 181 | Introduction to Data Structures | 3(3-0) |
| CPS 191 | Python Programming II | 3(3-0) |
| ITC 191 | Computer Software Concepts, Installation, Configuration, and Support | 3(3-0) |
Required Courses III (9 hours)
| ITC 265 | Basics of Data Communications and Computer Networks | 3(3-0) |
| ITC 465 | Network Administration and Security | 3(3-0) |
| ITC 466 | System Administration and Automation | 3(3-0) |
Total: 15 semester hours