Information Technology-Systems and Security, AAS-T

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92 Credits

This degree program prepares students for entry into a Information Technology-Cybersecurity and Networking, BAS degree program 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 scripting, resulting in a balanced, well-rounded knowledge of information technology and cybersecurity. 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 108 - Contemporary Math for Information Technology Credits: 5
or any math class MATH& 107 or higher

Human Relations and Oral Communications

Choose one of 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

General Education Requirements

PHIL 111 - Science, Technology, and Value Credits: 5
or 5 credits from any Natural Science Distribution , Social Science Distribution , or Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution .

Core Requirements (67 credits)

IT 114 - IT Essentials Credits: 5
IT 125 - Fundamentals of IPv4 and IPv6 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
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

Notes

Last Updated

7/1/2020