Computer System Administration
Certificate of Achievement Computer Science · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 31236.02CA
See AS Degree in Computer Systems Administration.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Design and implement basic software solutions using the building blocks of modern computer software systems.
- Apply the fundamental techniques of computer security to ensure account and data integrity.
- Identify labor market needs and properly prepare for the most relevant industry certification exams.
- Identify, describe, install, and maintain the fundamental hardware and software components of a modern computer system.
- Install, configure, maintain, and network Microsoft desktop computer workstations.
- Identify and describe connection-oriented network services and the functions of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)and TCP/IP model.
- Design, build, configure, and maintain small to medium-sized Cisco networks utilizing switches, routers, and WAN connections.
- Implement a core Windows Server infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.
- Implement, manage, maintain and provide services and infrastructure in an on-premises, virtual, and cloud environment.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 35 | |
| CSCI 4 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3 |
| CSCI 5 | IT Career Skills | 1 |
| CSCI 17 | Introduction to Cybersecurity/Security+ | 3 |
| CSCI 25 | Linux 1: Shell Scripting and Programming | 3 |
| CSCI 40 | Cisco Networks Level I | 3 |
| CSCI 41 | Cisco II | 3 |
| CSCI 42 | Cisco III | 3 |
| CSCI 49 | PCs and Peripherals/A+ | 4 |
| CSCI 50 | Cloud Computing/Cloud+ | 3 |
| CSCI 52 | IT Support Professional | 3 |
| CSCI 65 | Microsoft SQL Database Administration | 3 |
| CSCI 76 | Windows Hybrid Infrastructure and Services | 3 |
| Total | 35 | |