System Administration - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College 2026-2027 Catalog

(20 credits)

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 20 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OTEC 1101 Beginning Keyboarding is a prerequisite for all CIST courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Prefix Title Credits
Course Requirements
CIST 1680Linux Essentials3
BCIS 1160Windows3
CIST 2636CLOUD Computing3
CIST 2611Windows Hybrid Server Administration3
CIST 1411Introduction to Networks4
CIST 1413Network Administration Concepts4
Total Credits20

(20 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change. 

NOTE: Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 20 credits.and must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.  Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits. If a student has no basic typing skills, OTEC 1101 Beginning Keyboarding is a prerequisite for all CIST courses. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
CIST 1680 Linux Essentials 3
BCIS 1160 Windows 3
CIST 1411 Introduction to Networks 4
 Credits10
Semester 2
CIST 2636 CLOUD Computing 3
CIST 2611 Windows Hybrid Server Administration 3
CIST 1413
Network Administration Concepts
or Foundations of Security
4
 Credits10
 Total Credits20