# Systems Administration (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Studies & Information Technology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/computerstudiesandinformationtechnology/

This certificate prepares individuals for careers and employment in computer networking, network administration, enterprise networking, and Internet or intranet administration. Individuals will be prepared for successful employment in networking related occupations such as network technician, systems administrator, field support technician, customer technical support representative, and technical support specialist roles. Certificate completion may help prepare individuals for the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, Windows, and Linux professional certification exams.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate systems administration related skills and techniques required of a systems administrator.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| CSIT 120 | Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CSIT 180 | Fundamentals of Computer Hardware and Software | 4 |
| CSIT 181 | Fundamentals of Computer Networking | 3 |
| or CSIT 191 | Fundamentals of Cisco Networking |  |
| CSIT 182 | Fundamentals of Computer Security | 3 |
| CSIT 183 | Windows Server | 3 |
| CSIT 184 | Linux Server | 3 |
| CSIT 195 | IT Career Exploration and Portfolio Development | 1 |
| or CSIT 286 | Professional Certification Preparation |  |
| or CSIT 292 | Internship Studies |  |
| or CSIT 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education |  |
| **Total Units** | | **20** |