IT 115 Database Introduction IT 120 PowerPoint IT 140 Network Fundamentals IT 160 Managing & Maintaining the PC IT 161 Computer Room Maintenance I IT 190/191/192/193 Co-op Field Experience Total Core Credits
2 2 5 5 1 2 59
In addition to these core requirements, students must have demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: • Math proficiency is required and may be fulfilled by either completing BA 075 with a “C” or better or YVCC placement to Math 085 or above. • Keyboarding proficiency is required and may be fulfilled by completing BT 101 or passing the keyboarding proficiency test administered by the Information Technology Department. For more information, contact an IT advisor. • Experience and proficiency with current Microsoft Windows operating system is highly recommended for all IT courses. Enroll in IT 102: Windows, 2 credits, if you do not have this experience. General Degree For the general degree, students, with assistance from an IT advisor, will complete the information technology core as well as courses (100-level and above) from the departments listed below to total at least 90 credits. The general degree allows students to get a solid background in IT and also to supplement their degrees with courses in other interests or skills necessary for their intended occupations. Students can take up to 10 credits from arts and sciences classes and can choose additional electives from Agriculture, Business, Business technology, Criminal Justice, Engineering, and Information Technology. Network Administrator This degree enables students to install, administer, configure, and troubleshoot networks. This curriculum helps prepare students for industry recognized Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certifications. Required Courses IT 141 IT 143 IT 144 IT 145 IT 146 IT 149 IT 243 IT 244 IT 249
IT Core System Virtualization Cisco I Cisco II Advanced Microsoft Windows Windows Server Windows PowerShell Scripting Cisco III Cisco IV Network Security Total Credits
Credits 59 3 5 5 5 5 2 4 5 5 98
Support Specialist The IT Support Specialist degree includes curriculum that helps prepare students for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications and provides opportunities for developing a strong IT knowledge base necessary for those in the support specialist degree. The curriculum includes hardware and software installations, end-user support, and troubleshooting skills.
Required Courses
Credits IT Core 57 *BT 260 Word Processing 5 IT 124 Publisher or IT 184, InDesign 3 IT 143 Cisco I 5 IT 145 Advanced Microsoft Windows 5 IT 221 Spreadsheets Advanced 4 IT 222 Outlook 2 IT 225 Database Advanced 4 IT 226 Systems Support: Software Applications 3 IT 227 Software Install & Troubleshooting 2 IT 260 Advanced Managing & Maintaining PC 5 Total Credits 95 * Support Specialist students are required to complete BT 260 instead of BT 160 listed in the core courses.
Certificates Courses listed below may have prerequisites. Please consult the course descriptions. Managing & Maintaining the PC IT 160 IT 260
Managing & Maintaining the PC Advanced Managing & Maintaining PC Total Credits
5 5 10
Access IT 115 IT 225
Database Introduction Database Advanced Total Credits
2 4 6
Cisco Internetworking IT 143 IT 144 IT 243 IT 244
Cisco I Cisco II Cisco III Cisco IV Total Credits
5 5 4 5 19
Excel IT 111 IT 221
Spreadsheet Introduction Spreadsheet Advanced Total Credits
2 4 6
IT Computer User BA 115 BA 138 BT 101 BT 260 IT 100 IT 102 IT 104 IT 111 IT 115 IT 120 IT 124 IT 221 IT 225
Business Math Written Business Communication or ENGL& 101: English Composition I Beginning Keyboarding (or pass competency test) Word Processing Introduction to Computers Windows Internet Essentials Spreadsheet Introduction Database Introduction PowerPoint Publisher Spreadsheet Advanced Database Advanced Total Credits
5 5 5 5 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 45
IT General Completion of this certificate will enable students to seek employment and/or continue with an information technology degree as most of the classes required for the certificate comprise the information technology core requirements. Required Courses Credits BA 115 Business Math 5 BA 138 Written Business Communication z 5 BA 220 Human Relations in Workplace 2 BUS& 201 Business Law or BA 259: Fundamentals of E-Commerce 5 BT 160 Word Processing Short Course 3 IT 101 Introduction to Information Technology 5 IT 103 Operating Systems 5
Common Course Numbers include the symbol (&) and are used at all Washington community and technical colleges to identify equivalent courses. Quarters listed are for the 2013-2014 year only, and all courses are subject to change.
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