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Information Technology-Systems and Security, AAS-T

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90 Credits

This degree program prepares students for entry into a Information Technology-Cybersecurity and Networking, 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 addition to these specialized courses, students learn key interpersonal communication skills sought by employers.

Contact: itdegrees@greenriver.edu

Program Website: Information Technology | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/information-technology/

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

Understand and demonstrate procedures to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot 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, and troubleshooting procedures.

Related Instruction Requirements (25 credits)

Satisfies related instruction requirements.

Written Communication

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5

Choose one of the following:

ENGL& 235 - Introduction to Technical Communication Credits: 5
ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
ENGL 127 - Writing: Social Science Credits: 5

Computation

Choose one of the following:

MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: 5
or any math class MATH& 107 or higher Credits / Units: 5

Notes

Students who wish to continue on to the Information Technology-Cybersecurity and Networking, BAS should complete MATH 108 or MATH 147 . Students who wish to continue on to the Information Technology-Software Development, BAS should complete MATH& 141 or MATH 147 , or higher.

Human Relations and Oral Communications

Choose 10 credits from the following:

CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
CMST 238 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5

Core Requirements (30 credits)

IT 114 - IT Essentials Credits: 5
IT 131 - Introduction to Networks Credits: 5
IT 135 - CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation Credits: 5
IT 160 - Windows Server Administration I Credits: 5
IT 190 - Introduction to Linux Credits: 5
IT 201 - Database Fundamentals Credits: 5

Complete one of the options below:

Option 1: Cybersecurity and Networking (35 credits)

IT 125 - Fundamentals of IPv4 and IPv6 Credits: 3
IT 210 - Routing and Switching Essentials Credits: 7
IT 224 - Windows Automation and Scripting Credits: 5
IT 240 - Windows Server Administration II Credits: 5
IT 244 - CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Preparation Credits: 5
IT 245 - Windows Server Administration III Credits: 5
IT 293 - System Analysis and Troubleshooting Credits: 5

Option 2: Software Development (35 credits)

IT 102 - Programming Fundamentals Credits: 5
IT 206 - Front-End Web Development Credits: 5
IT 207 - Web Programming with JavaScript Credits: 5
IT 219 - Programming 1 Credits: 5
or
CS& 141 - Computer Science I Java Credits: 5
IT 220 - Programming 2 Credits: 5
or
CS 145 - Java 2-Data Structures Credits: 5
IT 293 - System Analysis and Troubleshooting Credits: 5
or

any college level course Credits / Units: 5
Five credits of Natural Science List A or List B courses from distribution list.
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5

Last Revised

7/1/2019