90 Credits

This degree program prepares students for entry into a Information Technology-Network Administration and Security, BAS  or Information Technology-Software Development, BAS  degree programs at Green River College. In addition, this applied associate’s degree program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of IT positions, such as help desk technician, technical support specialist, network technician, and network or computer systems administrator.

Students in this degree program receive foundational training in a broad range of networking, systems administration, and software development, resulting in a balanced, well-rounded knowledge of information technology. In year 2, students complete four courses on key advanced networking topics (Option 1) or four courses in software development (Option 2). In addition to these specialized courses, students learn key interpersonal communication skills sought by employers.

Successful graduates of the program should be able to:

• Understand and demonstrate the functions of information technology services support.
• Understand and demonstrate procedures to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Understand security principles, system and network vulnerabilities, and common mitigation practices.
• Understand and demonstrate basic programming and database constructs.
• Understand network infrastructure, logic, subnetting, and troubleshooting procedures.

Contact: itdegrees@greenriver.edu