Linux System Administration, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5052N
15-18 Credits
Program Contact
Mizan Rahman | 480-732-7109 | mizan.rahman@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Linux System Administration program is designed to help prepare students for a variety of industry-recognized Linux certification exams as well as provide practical hands-on skills for the workplace. The program includes a core of Linux classes including Linux operating system basics, system administration, network administration and network security. The courses in the program will help develop a student`s knowledge and skill level in preparation for employment or to improve current professional skills. Students who complete this program may seek employment in a variety of environments. The program helps prepare students for the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and CompTIA Linux+ certification exams. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Network and Systems Administration is also available.
Program Notes
Please note that this program is currently on moratorium. Please contact the program lead for more information.
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Students who pursue this Certificate of Completion (CCL) should have a basic level of computer literacy including navigating the internet and computer systems or take CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems as indicated in the required courses. Students with the requisite skills may have the CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems requirement waived by permission of the Program Director.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Survey of Computer Information Systems | ||
Permission of program director | ||
| Tracks | ||
| Select from one of the following two tracks: | 15 | |
| Linux Track | ||
| Linux Operating System | ||
| Linux System Administration | ||
| Linux Shell Scripting | ||
| Linux Network Administration | ||
| Linux Capstone | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Track | ||
| Red Hat System Administration I | ||
| Red Hat System Administration II | ||
| Linux Shell Scripting | ||
| Red Hat System Administration III | ||
| Linux Capstone | ||
| Total Credits | 15-18 | |