# COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR- (Certificate of Achievement)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Technology

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22178/25325/24035/25457/24220

### Description

The following curriculum meets the requirement for a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/System Administrator. The courses needed for the certificate are designed to prepare students for employment in Computer Information Technology as a System Administrator with the option to focus on Microsoft Server operating Systems or Linux Server Operating Systems.

To acquire the **Certificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology/System Administrator**, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 19 |
| CIT 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Technology | 3 |
| CIT 170 | Server + | 3 |
| CIT 171 | Network + | 3 |
| CIT 176 | Cloud+ | 3 |
| CIT 180 | PC Maintenance - A+ Certification | 4 |
| CIT 192 | Security + | 3 |
| **Choose MS Windows Server Option or Red Hat Linux Option** | | 6 |
| CIT 131 | Windows Server Active Directory | 3 |
| CIT 133 | Windows Server Applications Infrastructure | 3 |
| or CIT 139 | Linux I | 3 |
| CIT 140 | Linux II | 3 |
| **Total** | | **25** |