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Information Systems Administration Foundations Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • El Centro

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

This award is under Computer Information Technology (PC Support Awards).
For more information, visit the Dallas College Internet Development Technologies webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Information Systems Administration Foundations Level I Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. This certificate is a building block towards the Information Systems Administration Specialist Level I Certificate and/or the A.A.S. degree in Internet Development Technologies. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

This certificate provides students with the foundation skills in information technology systems necessary to obtain employment as Network Administrators, Network Operations Center (NOC), Systems Engineer, Network Technician, Network Engineer, and Help Desk. Students will acquire hands-on learning experience and troubleshooting skills to serve as Information Technology support professionals. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

 

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CHOOSE ONE:    

  • BCIS 1405 – Business Computer Applications OR
  • ITSW 1404 – Introduction to Spreadsheets

CPMT 1451 – IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

ITSC 2439 – Personal Computer Help Desk Support

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

  3. Meet with your faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.

    ​Total Hours: 12​

SEMESTER 2

CHOOSE ONE:    

  • ITNW 1309 – Fundamentals of Cloud Computing OR
  • ITNW 1425 – Fundamentals of Networking Technologies OR
  • ITSC 1416 – Linux Installation and Configuration

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • ITSC 1380 – Cooperative Education-Computer and Information Sciences, General OR
  • ITNW 2350 – Enterprise Network

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official degree plan and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  3. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Information Systems Administration Foundations Certificate.

    ​Total Hours: 6-7​

PATHWAY TOTAL: 18-19 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 22, 2025