IT - Server Administration, Associate of Applied Science
Degree:
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
A server administrator, or systems administrator, works with a variety of back office devices that are used for hosting databases, hosting websites and other network services used by the organization. Network services must be maintained, updated, and protected, and it is the Server Administrator who has the primary responsibility of keeping systems running smoothly.
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Career opportunities
Companies are eager to hire people with understanding and skills necessary to manage technology.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the program, successful graduates will be able to:
- Confirm personal testimony in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ
- Collaborate with others using interpersonal skills in an honest, ethical, and Christ-like manner
- Communicate effectively using written and verbal presentation principles
- Construct new knowledge using technology and information resource tools
- Comprehend and think critically to solve problems
- Cultivate a strong, professional work ethic and lifelong learning opportunities
- Install and configure Windows Servers and associated services Install and configure Linux Servers and associated services
- Design, plan, and implement software and hardware solutions allowing an organization to innovate
- Manage technical implementation and development projects on time and within budget
- Complete and present effective systems design strategies and solutions
- Provide effective executive-level presentations and documentation to convey complex technical designs
- Troubleshoot and maintain corporate servers
- Articulate career preparation confidently using resumes and interviews
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Religion Courses
REL Two cornerstone religion courses (4 credit hours)
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & Everlast Gospel | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teach & Doct of Book of Mormon | 2 credits |
REL Two additional religion courses (4 credit hours)
College-wide Courses
| COM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Intro. to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 220 | Professional Bus Comm | 3 credits |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Program Core Courses
| CS 112 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 110 | Introduction to Business Tech | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Windows Client | 3 credits |
| IT 130 | Intro to Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| IT 150 | Introduction to Networking | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Administration | 3 credits |
| IT 212 | Cyber Security Fund | 3 credits |
| IT 214 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 credits |
| IT 216 | Information & Storage Mgmt | 3 credits |
| IT 225 | Network Security Incident Resp | 3 credits |
| IT 230 | Inter Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| IT 232 | Adv. Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| IT 270 | Advanced Linux w/LAMP | 3 credits |
| IT 295 | Info Tech Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Electives
Select 3 credit hours from the following. (Check with program director for internship opportunities)
| IT 143 | Structured Query Language(SQL) | 3 credits |
| IT 145 | Business Metrics and Analytics | 3 credits |
| IT 199 | IT Internship | 3 credits |
| IT 220 | Risk Analysis & Governance | 3 credits |
| IT 222 | Pen Testing and Detection | 3 credits |
| IT 240 | Administering Microsoft SQL | 3 credits |
| IT 243 | Data Warehousing | 3 credits |
| IT 250 | Inter Networking (ICND 1) | 3 credits |
| IT 252 | Adv Networking (ICND 2) | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
IT 199, IT 220, IT 222, IT 240, IT 243, IT 250, IT 252: Be sure to check for prerequisites
Total Credit Hours: 66
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Depending upon the number of preparatory courses a student must take, an additional semester may be required to complete the program.
First Semester
| ENG 101 | Intro. to College Writing | 3 credits |
| FIN 101 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| IT 110 | Introduction to Business Tech | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Windows Client | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone Religion course | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
| COM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| CS 112 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 130 | Intro to Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| IT 214 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Administration | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| IT 216 | Information & Storage Mgmt | 3 credits |
| IT 230 | Inter Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| Elective | Select from Program Elective list below | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone Religion course | 2 credits |
| IT 150 | Introduction to Networking | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
| ENG 220 | Professional Bus Comm | 3 credits |
| IT 212 | Cyber Security Fund | 3 credits |
| IT 232 | Adv. Windows Serv Admin | 3 credits |
| IT 270 | Advanced Linux w/LAMP | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone or Religion Elective | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fifth Semester
| IT 295 | Info Tech Capstone Project | 4 credits |
| Elective | Select from Program Elective list below | 3 credits |
| Religion | Cornerstone or Religion Elective | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Program Electives:
Select 3 credit hours from the following list.
| IT 143 | Structured Query Language(SQL) | 3 credits |
| IT 145 | Business Metrics and Analytics | 3 credits |
| IT 199 | IT Internship | 3 credits |
| IT 220 | Risk Analysis & Governance | 3 credits |
| IT 222 | Pen Testing and Detection | 3 credits |
| IT 240 | Administering Microsoft SQL | 3 credits |
| IT 243 | Data Warehousing | 3 credits |
| IT 250 | Inter Networking (ICND 1) | 3 credits |
| IT 252 | Adv Networking (ICND 2) | 3 credits |
IT 199, IT 220, IT 222, IT 240, IT 243, IT 250, IT 252: Be sure to check for prerequisites
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum of 66 total semester credit hours as outlined
- Grade of C or higher in all IT core courses
- Cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
- Complete 2 cornerstone religion courses, plus 4 additional credits of religion