Network Server Administration Overview (6136)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate (cip 0511100112)
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/CareerPathways/STEM
Program Description
This college credit certificate program prepares individuals to plan, install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and manage computer networks in a LAN/WAN environment. Students will be prepared to apply conceptual and theoretical knowledge to the workplace utilizing technical skills learned during the program. This certificate covers the core competencies for networking but does not contain General Education requirements.
Course content includes computer hardware concepts, networking terminology, Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory implementation and administration, Linux implementation and administration, and network security. These courses cover competencies for several certifications: A+, Network+, MCP and MCSA.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/Admissions.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Approximate program length: one year.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
John Hadley, Interim Associate Dean, hadleyj@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3689
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities include information technology specialists, network technicians, network specialists, network managers, network systems analysts, network systems technicians, network support specialists, network administrators, network troubleshooters, help desk specialists, LAN/WAN managers, or systems administrators.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in this certificate will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Networking Administrator.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/CareerCenter
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 24)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 9)
| CET2792 | Installing and Configuring Windows Server (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1150 | Computer Maintenance and Repair (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS1110 | Microcomputer Operating Systems (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| CET2793 | Windows Network Infrastructure (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CET2794 | Microsoft Network Administration (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 24