Cloud, Security, and System Administration - Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Science, Technology, and Math
- Department: Information Technology
- Program Code: CSSA.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSSA 141 | Fundamentals of Windows Operating System | 3 |
| CSSA 143 | Network Services | 3 |
| CSSA 145 | Network Design and Security | 3 |
| CSSA 147 | Network Fundamentals and Certification | 3 |
| CSSA 150 | Server Administration | 6 |
| CSSA 160 | Security | 6 |
| CSSA 260 | Server Hybrid Infrastructure | 6 |
| CSSA 262 | Email Systems and Failover Clustering | 6 |
| CSSA 266 | Database Administration | 4 |
| CSSA 268 | PowerShell and Certification | 4 |
| CSSA 271 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Degree Plan: Fall Start
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this course sequence plan. Please register for your major requirements each semester as shown below using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this plan.
NOTE: The required general education courses may be completed during any semester the student prefers, including summer semesters.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CSSA 141 | Fundamentals of Windows Operating System | 3 |
| CSSA 143 | Network Services | 3 |
| CSSA 145 | Network Design and Security | 3 |
| CSSA 147 | Network Fundamentals and Certification | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSSA 150 | Server Administration | 6 |
| CSSA 160 | Security | 6 |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSSA 260 | Server Hybrid Infrastructure | 6 |
| CSSA 262 | Email Systems and Failover Clustering | 6 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSSA 266 | Database Administration | 4 |
| CSSA 268 | PowerShell and Certification | 4 |
| CSSA 271 | Virtualization Technologies | 4 |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 63 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Install and configure Windows client, Windows Server, and Linux systems; manage permissions, storage, security, and network services across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Design, document, and implement network addressing schemes using CIDR; configure routing and switching; analyze and troubleshoot network traffic and connectivity.
- Implement secure network environments by identifying security risks, applying cryptographic controls, and configuring firewall systems.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot directory services, domain controllers, and identity management for both on-premises and cloud environments.
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot secure email messaging systems and client applications.
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise database systems.
- Deploy and manage high-availability virtual infrastructures using platforms such as vSphere and Hyper-V.
- Exhibit competencies of Written Communication (GEM 1), Oral Communication (GEM 2), Mathematical Ways of Knowing (GEM 3), Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing (GEM 6), and other approved three-credit General Education course.