Network Administration and Security - Diploma (2021-2022)
Hutchinson, Online, and Willmar (50 Credits) - Education Plan

All areas of the private and public sectors are in need of Network Systems Administrators. This two-year degree prepares the student to enter the workforce as a Network Systems Administrator. Graduates will learn how to install and manage various server platforms and provide customer service for a variety of users and environments. Graduates will also learn many modern database, Internet, operating system, and server technologies.
NOTE: The student must either have A+ Certification or set up a plan with their adviser to obtain it before graduation. No degree will be awarded until the student has A+ certification.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(13 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
CST 1072 Windows Workstation Support 3 
CST 1611 Web Server Administration 3 
CST 1700 CCNA R & S Introduction to Networks 3 
CST 1701 CCNA R & S Routing and Switching Essentials 3 
CST 1803 Help Desk Technologies 3 
CST 1861 Command Line and Registry 3 
CST 2274 Windows Server Install and Configure 3 
CST 2276 Windows Server Advanced Services 3 
CST 2284 Network Security 3 
CST 2608 Linux Server Administration 3 
CST 2800 Cloud Services 3 
CST 2823 Network Intrusion 3 
CST 2840 Wireless LAN Networking 3 
Total Credits: 39  
 
Elective Courses
Choose 11 credits from any CST, General Studies, MnTC Goal 1 or MnTC Goal 4 courses as approved by advisor.
See your advisor to select courses that fulfill this requirement.
Total Credits: 11  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 50