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MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Program Code: TMSA CER

Certificate
Minimum graduation requirement — 18 semester hours and passing scores on all the exams leading to certification as Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA).

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions as Microsoft network technicians and administrators.

Parkland College uses course materials approved by Microsoft to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Professional exams leading to Microsoft Certified System Administrator certification, MCSA.

Suggested Sequence
FALL 1st Semester CSC 133	SPRING 2nd Semester CSC 130 CSC 151 CSC 153	FALL 3rd Semester CSC 158 CSC 159

Required Program Courses (20 hours)	Credit Hours
CSC 130 Introduction to Computer Networks	3
CSC 133 PC Hardware and OS Maintenance	4
CSC 151 MS Network OS Workstation	3
CSC 153 MS Network OS Server	3
CSC 158 MS Network Security Design	2
CSC 159 MS Network Management	3
Total Semester Credit Hours	18