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LINUX System Administrator Certificate
Program Available at:
- Richland
Catalog Year 2022-2023 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 program deactivated September 1, 2023; automatic closure September 1, 2026.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Computer Information Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Networking Security Awards. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a LINUX System Administrator Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. 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 is designed to provide a basic understanding of the duties associated with a LINUX System Administrator. Students must complete the courses below in sequence. Courses that complete the certificate and Linux/Open Source Skills Achievement Award (A) 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: 24 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Basic understanding of personal computer and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
PREREQUISITES
ITSC 1425 – Personal Computer Hardware
CHOOSE ONE:
PREREQUISITES ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 1
ITSC 1416 – Linux Installation and Configuration (Course also applies to A)
ITSE 1429 – Programming Logic and Design
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official degree plan and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
CHOOSE ONE:
- ITSC 2425 – Advanced Linux This is the capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to A) OR
- ITSC 1458 – UNIX System Administration I This is the capstone course for this award.
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the LINUX System Administrator Certificate and LINUX/Open Source Skills Achievement Award.
Total Hours: 8
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 24 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS