For Program Information please contact:
Anyanwu Godwin,
Chair,
Room 45
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4540.

agodwin@atlantatech.edu

LINUX/UNIX ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE

The LINUX/UNIX Administration program provides educational opportunities to students that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the management and administration of a LINUX based network. In addition, this technical certificate will prepare students for the CompTIA Linux + certification exam.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential Courses
Courses  
Credits
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
CIS 103 Operating Systems
6
CIS 105 Program Design and Development
5
CIS 1140 Networking Concepts
6
CIS 2554 Introduction to Linux/UNIX
6
CIS 2555 Linux/UNIX Administration
6
CIS 2556 Linux/UNIX Advanced Administration
6
CIS 2557 Linux/UNIX Shell Script Programming
6
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
44
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
3
   
 
  Estimated Program Cost
$2,760