May 08, 2024  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Dallas College Catalog 2024-2025

Cloud System Operations A.A.S.

Location(s): Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland


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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Offered on all campuses

  • Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI)  standards and course prerequisites.
  • Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.CLOUD.SYS.OPER

The Cloud System Operations Associate Degree Program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing the knowledge, skills, and concepts necessary to serve as a cloud engineering professional.

Upon completion of the program, students will develop the fundamental skills necessary to deploy and manage application workloads on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Topics include scripting languages such as Python and Javascript. Other topics covered include cloud storage, database technologies, cloud networking, and security concepts. Additionally, advanced operational concepts, serverless computing, cloud infrastructure automation, containerization, Linux skills, and Project Management.

The unique opportunity also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry recognized certification exams. Credit may be earned and course substitutions are permitted for those who have acquired vendor certifications related to courses listed in the degree.

Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours


Semester Total: 15 Credit Hours


Minimum Hours Required: 60 Credit Hours


Electives


+Mathematics Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics .

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science .

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective


Must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts .

Note(s)


NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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