Information Technology Support/Information Systems Administrator

IT Supports

Today's businesses need knowledgeable IT support professionals. Why not step into that role? Plus, our computerized and networked society means a world-wide job market with a variety of locations and environments. Computers and networks are used in all types of businesses, banks, accounting firms, hospitals, manufacturing companies, insurance companies, sales companies and more.

Learn about new technologies and focus on the knowledge and skills you can apply to current workplace situations. You'll receive hands-on experience in:

  • Networks
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Operating systems
  • Server management

Upon completion of the Information Technology Support required courses, students will be awarded a certificate in Information and Communications Technology with an emphasis in Information Technology Support.

Upon completion of the Information Technology Support AND the Information Systems Administrator required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information and Communications Technology with an emphasis in Information Systems Administrator.

For more information

Contact a Fargo Admissions Representative at 701-231-6935.

First Semester: Information Technology Support CERTIFICATE
Course # Name (credits)
CIS 128 Hardware I (3)
CIS 164 Networking Fundamentals I (4)
CIS 212 Microsoft Windows Operating System Client (3)
ENGL 110 College Composition I (3)
PHIL 210 Ethics (3)
FYE 101 Science of Success (1)
Second Semester: Information Technology Support CERTIFICATE

Course # Name (credits) CIS 129 Hardware II (3) CIS 165 Networking Fundamentals II (4) CIS 191 First Year Seminar (1) CIS 197 Internship (1) CIS 220 Operating Systems: UNIX (3) CIS 244 Web Server Management (3) Electives Wellness: HPER (1)

Third Semester: Information Systems Administrator A.A.S.
Course # Name (credits)
CIS 215 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server Environment (4)
CIS 267 Intermediate Networking I (4)
CIS 279 Security Awareness and Policy (1)
CSCI 160 Computer Science I (4)
Electives SOC/SOCI/POL/HIST/HUM (3)
Electives Wellness: HPER (1)
Fourth Semester: Information Systems Administrator A.A.S.
Course # Name (credits)
CIS 180 HTML and CSS (3)
CIS 216 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure (4)
CIS 268 Intermediate Networking II (4)
Elective ENGL (3)
Math 103 College Algebra (3)