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Network and Server Administration Specialist

Certificate

This certificate is designed for college graduates who want to specialize in cloud, cybersecurity and CIS administration. The curriculum includes information security concepts and best-practices, and industry certification preparation. Students complete 40 credits, resulting in a Network Server Administration Certificate.

Estimated Length of Completion

Degree Quarters Credits
Certificate Full Time: 3
Part Time: 5		 40.0

Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.

Course Course ID Credits Availability

Course Substitute : CompTIA A-+ Certification for EET 131 & EET 132

First of two courses that addresses the body of knowledge required for the current CompTIA A+ Certification. The emphasis is on the fundamentals of installing, maintaining, and configuring computer hardware; operating systems; networks; and security. Course Prerequisite: Ability to use an internet browser and create a document with a word processor. Computer lab fee.

 EET 131 5.0

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss specific career goals and recommended coursework.

All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.

Part Time Cost

Resident Non-Resident International
$5,103.60 $5,831.60 $13,125.20

Hours may vary based on specific program requirements. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling 206.934.5391.

Worker Friendly

This program is offered at times and in formats that meet the needs of working adults. This includes:

  • Online: Coursework is generally completed over the internet, within a quarterly timeframe, contact with instructor via email. Some courses may require limited on-campus visits.
  • Hybrid: Hybrid courses provide students with the scheduling flexibility of fewer campus visits while covering the same materials as an equivalent class held entirely on campus. Hybrid classes usually have at least one on-campus meeting per week combined with a "virtual classroom" with online content, lessons and activities.
  • Evening: Courses with a start time of 4:00 PM or later.
  • Daytime: Courses offered between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Coursework

Course Course ID Credits Availability

Introduces computers and information systems, including hardware, software, data organization, data communications, systems development, cloud computing, and the constantly changing roles or Information Technology (IT) professionals, and the evolving role of computers in society.

 IT 100 5.0

Introduction to basic computing concepts and object orient programming using an object oriented language such as Python, C# or Java. Prereq: IT 115 or instructor's permission.

 IT 111 5.0

Understand core protocols, devices, and technologies for wired and wireless networking. Intro to current networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet. Introduces key concepts and practices for network security, management, and troubleshooting. Prereq: EET 131 (may be taken concurrently) or permission.

IT 120 5.0

Course Substitute : IT 138 - UNIX for Network Administration (5 credits) or IT 140 - Network Management - UNIX (5 credits)

Using Linux, this course provides an introduction to the UNIX operating system. Includes the fundamental UNIX commands, the UNIX file system, vi editor, UNIX shells and shell programming. Experience using a computer and working with the Windows operating system is strongly recommended. Computer Fee.

IT 135 5.0

Introduction to computer network security terminology, technology, and best practices as defined by the Computing Technology Industry Association's vendor neutral Security+ Certification and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium's vendor neutral Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification. Prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 SSCP exams. Prerequisites IT 120, IT 135, or instructor permission.

 IT 150 5.0
Course Course ID Credits Availability

This course is an overview of project management from a business perspective. Topics will include project authorization & planning as well as managing project resources, scheduling, budgeting and risk. Students will apply principles to their own project.

BUS 118 5.0

Introduces fiber optics theory and maintenance as applied to Information Technology, Aerospace, Broadband and generic use. Emphasis on hands on labs using industry standard diagnostic test equipment, safety, routing, installation, cleaning, measurement, and inspection processes. Prepare for FOA certification. Prerequisites: Math 081 or placement into Math 084 or instructor permission. Computer Fee.

EET 108 5.0

This course is part two of a two-course series that addresses the body of knowledge required for the current CompTIA A+ Certification. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of installing, maintaining, and configuring computer hardware, operating systems, networks, and security. Computer lab fee.

 EET 132 5.0

Understand core protocols, devices, and technologies for wired and wireless networking. Intro to current networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and the Internet. Introduces key concepts and practices for network security, management, and troubleshooting. Prereq: EET 131 (may be taken concurrently) or permission.

IT 120 5.0

Provides the knowledge and skills to install, configure, and secure Microsoft Windows on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. Prerequisites: EET 131, IT 120, IT 142, or instructor permission.

 IT 122 5.0

Intermediate course. Covers the organization of UNIX-based hardware components and software tools used by the host administrator to control access, tune the system, and account for system resources used. Focuses on UNIX tools, network schedulers, security, remote access, performance monitoring, and networking aspects of UNIX. Includes multi-user, multi-tasking, time-sharing networked communications, and set-up and maintenance of an Internet server. Prereq: IT 135 or permission.

 IT 138 5.0

Introduction to computer network security terminology, technology, and best practices as defined by the Computing Technology Industry Association's vendor neutral Security+ Certification and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium's vendor neutral Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certification. Prepares students to take the CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 SSCP exams. Prerequisites IT 120, IT 135, or instructor permission.

 IT 150 5.0

Students will learn offensive security techniques according to the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) methodology. Tools and testing networks will focus on the Linux operating system. Primary emphasis will be on open source platforms. Prereq: IT 135 and IT 150 or Permission.

IT 157 5.0

Program planning guide