LA31 Linux/UNIX System Administrator, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 16

Program Description

The Linux/UNIX System Administrator program is designed to train students in the skills needed to design, build, and maintain UNIX/Linux networks.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Gordon Carns, MIT., Program Coordinator

Email: Gordon.Carns@sctech.edu       

Phone: (770) 229-3242   

Program Courses

First Term

CIST 2431UNIX/Linux Introduction

4

Second Term

CIST 2432UNIX/Linux Server

4

CIST 2433UNIX/Linux Advanced Server

4

Third Term

CIST 2434UNIX/Linux Scripting

4

Pre-requisites

All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.

Course Expiration

To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.