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Information Systems Administration Specialist Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • El Centro

Catalog Year 2024-2025 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

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 the Information Systems Administration Specialist Level I Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Information Systems Administration Specialist certificate. 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 specialist certificate offers an expanded foundation in information technology that includes networking, operating systems, client services, project management, business communication and databases. The graduate will acquire hands-on learning experience and troubleshooting skills necessary to serve as IT support professional. Credit may be earned and course substitutions are permitted for candidates who have acquired certifications such as: Network+, A+, Google IT Support Professional, and any other certifications related to courses listed in the degree. Courses that complete this 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: 26-27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ITSC 1370 – Google IT Support Professional

ITSC 1325 – Personal Computer Hardware

ITNW 1325 – Fundamentals of Networking Technologies

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.

    Total Hours: 9​

SEMESTER 2

ITSC 1305 – Introduction to PC Operating Systems

ITSC 2339 – Personal Computer Help Desk Support

ITSC 1315 – Project Management Software

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • ITSC 1380 – Cooperative Education-Computer and Information Sciences, General OR
  • POFI 2350 – Databases

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 to research career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

  3. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum course.

    ​ Total Hours: 12​

SEMESTER 3

POFT 2312 – Business Correspondence and Communication

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • ITSC 2335 – Application Software Problem Solving OR
  • ITNW 1264 – Practicum (or Field Experience) – Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  2. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Information Systems Administration Specialist Certificate.

    Total Hours: 5-6​​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 26-27 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 21, 2025