System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Overview
Students with a Systems Administration emphasis are prepared to work in any corporate IT department. While specializing in the broader area of systems administration and cloud infrastructure, students will build strong IT foundational skills and knowledge. Today, the cloud hosts a large portion of corporate infrastructure. This degree program will teach students how to develop and implement corporate resources such as Active Directory Domain Services, Linux Services, Web Services, and Database Services utilizing on-premises and cloud environment infrastructures. Students will learn about several cloud technologies, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. Students will also acquire a taste of network architecture and best cybersecurity practices. Upon completion, students will have had the opportunity to earn several IT industry certifications that can be added to their resumes and will be able to demonstrate the practical hands-on configuration and virtual infrastructure experiences.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for a student with a degree in Systems Administration exist in most IT departments. Typical entry-level positions include System administrator, Server Administrator, Network Administrator, Database Administrator, IT Administrator, Cloud Administrator, Linux Administrator, and Windows System Administrator. Advancement opportunities increase with experience.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, a successful graduate will be able to:
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Demonstrate job skills associated with the introductory, intermediate, and advanced certificates (Technical Support Engineer, IT Professional, System Administration)
- Achieve the outcomes associated with general education which include the ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and college and career readiness, from a global perspective.
- Integrate knowledge and skills, including the College-Wide Capabilities, from a global perspective and across disciplines of study including cultural literacy and knowledge of the physical and natural world.
- Demonstrate career readiness through the successful completion of an experiential learning experience and reflection on professional preparation.
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
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Complete each of the following
| REL 200 | The Eternal Family (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 225 | Foundations of the Restoration (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 250 | Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| REL 275 | Teachings & Doctrine of The Book of Mormon (Cornerstone) | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Religion Electives
Complete three additional religion courses
Total Credit Hours: 14
College Success
| ENS 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Capstone
| ENS 497 | Disciple Leadership Capstone | 1 ½ credits |
| IT 497 | IT Capstone | 1 ½ credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Career Success
| CAR 201 | Career Success | 1 credit |
| CAR 499R | Internship | 1-3 credits: This course can be taken a maximum of 2 times with a cap of 4 total credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
General Education
Composition Courses
Complete two courses (6 credit hours)
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 201 | Intermediate College Writing | 3 credits |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| BUS 340 | Professional Business Communications | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
**
ENG 301 can serve as both a GE Composition course as well as a program specific requirement**
Quantitative Literacy
Complete one course (3-4 credit hours)
| MAT 107 | Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
| MAT 111 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| MAT 112 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MAT 113 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT 119 | Business Calculus | 3 credits |
| MAT 237 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 credits |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
**
MAT 252 can serve as both a GE Quantitative Literacy course as well as a program specific requirement**
Distribution Areas
American Institutions
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| HIST 170 | American Civilizations | 3 credits |
| HIST 175 | History of Technology in the United States | 3 credits |
| POLS 110 | American Government | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
**
HIST 175 can serve as both a GE American Institutions course as well as a program specific requirement**
Fine Arts
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| ART 101 | History of the Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| ART 110 | Survey of Visual & Performing Arts | 3 credits |
| ART 112 | Survey of Musical Elements, Cultures, and Performance | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Humanities
Students must complete one of the following courses
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| HUM 110 | Discovering the Humanities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
**
COMM 122 can serve as both a GE Humanities course as well as a program specific requirement**
Life Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| LS 103 | Nutrition and Health | 3 credits |
| LS 265 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
| LS 303 | Knowledge of the Physical and Natural World | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-4 |
LS 265 is for Medical Assisting student only
Physical Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| PS 120 | Earth Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Social Sciences
Students must complete one of the following courses:
| BUS 301 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| ECON 161 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECON 162 | Economic Principles and Problems-Macro, Online | 3 credits |
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SS 130 | Geopolitics | 3 credits |
| SS 160 | Leadership & Human Behavior | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Education Student Choice
Students must complete one additional course from one of the following areas: (3-4 credits)
- American Institutions Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Fine Arts Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Humanities Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Life Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Physical Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Social Sciences Distribution courses (3 credit hours)
- Math courses: Math 110 or higher (3-4 credit hours)
Program Specific Requirements
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| MAT 252 | Statistics | 3 credits |
| ENG 301 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| HIST 175 | History of Technology in the United States | 3 credits |
IT Core Courses
Certificate 1: Technical Support Engineer Certificate
| CS 104 | Python Scripting | 3 credits |
| IT 102 | PC Hardware Technician | 3 credits |
| IT 125 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| IT 235 | Cloud Server Administration | 3 credits |
| IT 255 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Certificate 2: IT Professional Certificate
| IT 143 | Database Design and Analysis | 3 credits |
| IT 160 | Cloud Computing Essentials | 3 credits |
| IT 210 | Linux Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| IT 312 | Cybersecurity Foundations | 3 credits |
| IT 350 | Network Configuration & Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Certificate 3: System Administration Certificate
| IT 316 | Scripting for Security Operations | 3 credits |
| IT 330 | Azure Technologies | 3 credits |
| IT 335 | AWS Cloud Practitioner | 3 credits |
| IT 340 | Business Intelligence Systems | 3 credits |
| IT 370 | Advanced Linux | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
System Administration Recommended Courses
The following courses are recommended System Administration related courses. These courses are not required, but are ideal courses to prepare students for careers in system administration and to fulfill the graduation requirement of at least 40 upper division required (300-400 level) credits.
| IT 320 | Cybersecurity Risk Analysis & Policy | 3 credits |
| IT 322 | Penetration Testing | 3 credits |
| IT 360 | Cloud Integration | 3 credits |
| IT 430 | Server Integration Projects | 3 credits |
| IT 440 | Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Graduation Requirements
1. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
2. Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)
3. Grade of C- or higher in all IT core courses
4. Minimum of 2.0 GPA
Recommended Course Sequence
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your Student Success Advisor for assistance.
First Semester
CS 104 Python Scripting, 3 credits
GE Elective Select from the Life Sciences, 3 credits
ENG 101 Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
IT 102 PC Hardware Technician, 3 credits
ENS 101 College Success, 1 credit
Religion, See Current Religion Requirements, 2 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
HIS 175 History of Technology in the US, 3 Credits
IT 125 Introduction to Information Technology, 3 Credits
IT 255 Networking Fundamentals, 3 Credits
CAR 201 Career Success, 1 Credit
Religion See Current Religion Requirements, 2 Credits
Elective, 3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Third Semester
ENG 301 Technical Writing, 3 Credit
IT 235 Cloud Server Fundamentals, 3 Credits
IT 210 Linux Fundamentals, 3 Credits
MAT 252 Statistics, 3 Credits
BAP 115 Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 Credit
Religion See Current Religion Requirements, 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Fourth Semester
COMM 122 Interpersonal Communications 3 Credits
IT 160 Cloud Computing Essentials 3 Credits
IT 312 Cybersecurity Foundations 3 Credits
IT 143 Database Design and Analysis 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Fifth Semester
IT 316, Scripting for Security Operations, 3 credits
IT 370 Advanced Linux 3 Credits
GE Elective Select from the Physical Sciences 3 Credits
Select one IT 330 – Azure or IT 335 – AWS 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Sixth Semester
GE Elective Select from the Fine Arts 3 Credits
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits
IT 340 Business Intelligence Systems 3 Credits
IT 350 Network Configuration and Design 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 2 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 14
Seventh Semester
IT 360 Cloud Integration 3 Credits
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits
Upper Elect Any 300-400 Level course* 3 Credits
GE Elective Select from the Social Sciences 3 Credits
Religion See Current Religion Requirements 3 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 15
Eighth Semester
Upper Elect Any 300-400 Level course* 3 Credits
ENS 497, Disciple Leadership Capstone, 1.5 Credits
GE Elective General Education Student Choice 3-4 Credits
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 2 Credits
CAR 499R Internship, 1-3 credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 10.5-13.5
Ninth Semester
IT 497, IT Capstone, 1.5 Credit
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits
IT Elective - See System Administration Recommended Courses List 3 Credits
Total Minimum Semester Hours 7.5
Total System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology Minimum Credit Hours 120