CSN CA Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Cloud Systems Administration Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Computing and Information Technology

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Computing and Information Technology: Networking-Cloud Systems Administration, CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: NETWORKING-CLOUD SYSTEMS ADMINISTATION: DESCRIPTION

This program is designed to provide an opportunity to establish a technical foundation in creating scalable, highly available cloud computing solutions. Students will deploy and maintain multi-cloud services that are responsive to information and computing technology workload needs following best practices in cloud security, cost, and reliability. Graduates are prepared for positions as entry-level Systems Administrator, Cloud Support Specialist, Cloud Technician or Cloud Solutions Architect Associate. In this course of study students are prepared to take industry-recognized certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

Semester #1 (16 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Human Relations (General Education) - Credits 3:

ALS 101 or COM 102

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 112B - Network+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: CIT 114B - IT Essentials
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 126 - Cloud Computing Fundamentals
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Semester #2 (15-18 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Digital Literacy (Special Program) - Credits 0-3:

IS 100B or IS 101 *

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 211 - Microsoft Operating Systems Management
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 173 - Introduction to Linux
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 217 - Security+
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:

CIT 214 or CIT 288

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CIT 129 - Introduction to Programming
*Digital Literacy is required for this certificate program and can be achieved through taking IS 100B or IS 101 . Students taking IS 101 will take a total of 34 credits for Certificate Completion.