System Administration - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2024-2025 Catalog

(19 credits)

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 19 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Prefix Title Credits
Course Requirements
CTEC 130Linux Workstation3
or OECS 204 Linux Operating System
CTEC 135Windows Workstation3
or OECS 207 Windows
CTEC 230Introduction to Linux Server Administration3
or OECS 234 Linux Server
CTEC 235Introduction to Windows Server Administration3
or OECS 237 Windows Server
CTEC 180Introduction to Networking4
or OECS 261 Introduction to Networks
CTEC 290Network Security3
or CTEC 285 Connecting Networks
or OECS 269 Network Security
Total Credits19

(19 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 19 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OATS 101 Keyboarding Basics is a prerequisite for all CTEC, CSEC, and OECS courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CTEC 130 Linux Workstation 3
CTEC 135
Windows Workstation
or Windows
3
CTEC 180
Introduction to Networking
or Introduction to Networks
4
 Credits10
Semester 2
CTEC 230
Introduction to Linux Server Administration
or Linux Server
3
CTEC 235
Introduction to Windows Server Administration
or Windows Server
3
CTEC 290
Network Security
or Connecting Networks
or Network Security
3
 Credits9
 Total Credits19