Program Description

The Server Administrator Pathway Certificate is designed to prepare students with developing, updating, and administrating Windows Server skills, general problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills necessary to obtain entry-level work, or continue towards their AAS in Computer Information Systems.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Server Administrator Pathway Certificate will:

1. Be prepared for entry- or mid-level employment in Microsoft Windows Server administration.
2. Develop new or upgrade existing server administration skills.

Career Considerations

This Pathway Certificate is a short-term educational goal aimed towards specific areas in Computer Information Systems and addresses the need for a logical pathway of success for students. A student will be able to earn the certificate and then continue seamlessly on to existing CIS courses. Those already employed in the profession that want to upgrade existing server administration skills may also benefit from this certificate. This certificate may lead to employment in server administration.

Program Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Second Term		Credits
CIS 240M	Install-Config Windows Server	4
	Credits	4
Third Term
CIS 279M	MS Windows Server Admin I	4
	Credits	4
Second Year
First Term
CIS 288M	MS Windows Server Admin II	4
	Credits	4
	Total Minimum Credits	12

Program Entrance Requirements

• Placement scores of MTH 65 or higher and WR 115 or higher are required for entry into the CIS program.