Cybersecurity - Systems Administration (Certificate)

Program Summary

System administrators support, troubleshoot, and maintain computer servers and networks. System administrators-also known as sysadmins-are information technology (IT) professionals. These IT professionals ensure an organization’s computer systems are optimally functioning and meet its needs. The benefits of becoming a systems administrator are many, and job security is just one of them. If a student is looking for a job that is in high demand and offers great salaries and opportunities, becoming a systems administrator is a good choice.

Program Information

• All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the certificate.
• Credits older than 10 years must be approved by the CSCY Department Chair before being allowed to count towards the major due to the rapid change in the industry.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a degree program. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the degree program and cannot be earned independently of a degree.