Information Technology

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Information Technology (IT) program at EvCC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
covers ranges of IT technical and soft skills for The employment outlook for IT professionals is
students preparing to entry the IT career field. Our strong. As of March 2017, Computer occupations
Certificates prepare you for entry-level positions in are the most in demand jobs in WA. Job growth for
computer support, information security, and server IT jobs is expected to be growing at 12% each year.
and network administration careers. Associate That is projected to be 88,000 jobs a year in
degrees point you to more employment options and Washington alone. The median pay for Computer
may also prepare them for transferring into a Support Specialists is $52,160 a year and Network
bachelor’s degree program. and Computer Systems Administrators are
averaging $79,700 a year.
Associate in Applied Science - Transfer in IT
(AAS- T/IT) Almost every business or organization has IT support.
Each year more devices are becoming connected and
The intent of this degree is to provide you with a requiring professional to assist with their integration
balanced technical background in information into different networks and IT systems.
technology while earning valuable industry
certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA. IT professionals can work in small and large business.
You will be building in a greater number of college- The larger the organization the more likely you are to
transferrable credits to provide transfer efficiency. become specialized in a few types or technology,
This degree is designed specifically for transfer to where smaller businesses require their IT staff to be
Central Washington University's Bachelor of Applied knowledgeable at many things.
Science degree in Information Technology and
Administrative Management (ITAM), currently
offered in Everett. For more information, go to: PROGRAM ADVISORS
http://www.cwu.edu/it-management/bas-overview For more information or to make an appointment,
please contact our program advisers at
Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) in IT. [email protected] or call 425.388.9420.
This degree is focused on preparing you for entry- Our classes and program advisers are located in
level career positions in computer support Shuksan Hall on the main campus.
networking, security, and server administration
jobs. You also earn valuable industry certifications GETTING STARTED AT EVCC
from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and the Linux Enrollment Services Office provides information
Professional Institute as you advance through our about application, orientation and registration for
program. new and continuing students.
Technical core skills dominate this degree and may New students are required to complete entry
not fully transfer to 4 year programs. With proper advising prior to registering for first quarter
course selection, it is transferable to Central classes.
Washington University’s ITAM program, Whatcom
Community Colleges BAS in IT Networking and to The Contact:
Evergreen State College’s Upside Down Degree
Program. • Enrollment Services, Parks 201, 425.388.9219
Computer Support Specialist Certificate [email protected]
Server Administrator Certificate • Advising Center, Rainier Hall 104, 435.388.9339
Network Administrator Certificate • Veterans Center, Baker Hall 203, 425.288.9277
Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate
These certificates provide foundations in skilled
jobs relating to computer support, networking,
system management, cloud, mobile applications
and information security. These classes include
industry certifications as part of our program.
Information Technology places an emphasis on
teamwork. Several courses require team projects
aimed at finding real-world solutions to business
problems. Internships provide actual work
experience. Careers in IT value logic, attention to
detail, and communicating effectively. IT is a
dynamic field, and change is constant. Successful Approved March 2020 Instructional Council
technicians must be strongly motivated self-
learners
 COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

This certificate provides a foundation in computing, networking, and security concepts aimed at jobs in an IT career pathway.
Students will complete certification testing for Microsoft Technology Associate in Network, Mobility, and Security Fundamentals, and
CompTIA IT Fundamentals and A+ certifications. These industry certifications are administered as part of the college coursework to
enhance your resume when seeking employment.
Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade
IT 110 Information Technology Fundamentals 5
IT 111 Network Fundamentals 5
IT 161 Computer Hardware & Technical Support (PR) 4
IT 162 Computer Operation & Troubleshooting (PR) 4
IT 180 Information Security Fundamentals (PR) 5
total: 23 credits, with a minimum 2.0 GPA

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE

Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

This certificate provides a foundation in computer server systems concepts. You will complete certification testing for Microsoft
Technology Associate in Windows Server, Linux Professional Institute’s Linux Essentials, and the CompTIA Cloud Essentials industry
certifications. These industry certifications are administered as part of the college coursework to enhance your resume when seeking
employment.
□ Prerequisite: Computer Support Specialist Certificate
Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade_
IT 202 Server Administration Fundamentals (PR) 5
IT 210 Network Application Support (PR) 5
IT 240 Linux Systems Administration (PR) 5
IT 261 Cloud Computing (PR) 5
Total: 43 credits, with a minimum 2.0 GPA

NETWORK ADMINSTRATOR CERTIFICATE

Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

This certificate provides more advanced computer network systems. You will complete certification testing for the Cisco Certified Entry-
Level Network Technician (CCENT) and Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certifications. These industry certifications are
administered as part of the college coursework to enhance your resume when seeking employment.
Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade
IT 117 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (PR) 5
IT 122 CCNA 2: Routing & Switching (PR) 5
IT 217 CCNA 3: Scaling Networks (PR) 5
IT 222 CCNA 4: Connecting Networks (PR) 5
Total: 20 credits, with a minimum 2.0 GPA

CYBERSECURITY ANALYST CERTIFICATE

Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

This certificate provides the baseline knowledge and technical skills required for students to analyze computer and network
vulnerabilities. You will learn methods to detect and remove malicious code within a network and tools used by hackers to gain
access into networks. You will complete certification testing for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certificate. These industry
certifications are administered as part of the college coursework to enhance your resume when seeking employment.
Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade
IT 145 Digital Forensics 5
IT 245 Network Defense (PR) 5
IT 280 Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures’ (PR) 5
Total: 15 credits, with a minimum 2.0 GPA
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ASSOCIATE IN TECHNICAL ARTS (ATA) DEGREE
This degree provides more advanced computer network systems and computer security training. You will complete certification
testing for CompTIA, Cisco, Linux Professional Institute and Microsoft Technology Associate certification. All industry certifications are
administered as part of the college coursework to enhance your profile when seeking employment. This degree is considered non-
transferable.

Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

□ Completion of a College Success Course or Waiver See Note 1 below

□ Completion of a Diversity Course (BUS 110D or CMST 204D recommended)

Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES (20 credits minimum) College Level English, Human Relations, Math and General Elective(s)
ENGL 098 (PR) or &101 (PR) 5
Select one (R): BUS 110D (PR); BUS 165;
CMST& 210 (PR); CMST& 230; HDEV 155 3-5
MATH 086 or higher 5
General Elective(s) 5-7

TECHNICAL REQUIRED COURSES (60 credits) See Note 2 below

IT 111 Network Fundamentals 5
IT 115 Mobility and Device Fundamentals 5
IT 117 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks 5
IT 122 CCNA 2: Routing & Switching 5
IT 161 Computer Hardware & Technical Support 4
IT 162 Computer Operation & Troubleshooting 4
IT 180 Information Security Fundamentals 5
IT 202 Server Administration Fundamentals 5
IT 210 Network Application Support 5
IT 240 Linux Systems Administration 5
IT 245 Network Defense 5
IT 251 Information Technology Internship 2
IT 261 Cloud Computing 5

TECHNICAL ELECTIVES (10 Credits) (Networking or Security Tracks preferred) See

Note 3 Below

MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 90 Minimum grade of C [2.0] in all

required classes.

Option A: Networking Track Option B: Security Track Other Accepted Technical Electives

IT 217 - CCNA 3: Scaling Networks (PR) IT 145 - Digital Forensics IT 101, IT 251, IT 252, CL 101, CL 102, CL 103,
IT 222 - CCNA 4: Connecting Networks (PR) IT 280 - Ethical Hacking and CL 104, CL 105, CL 106, CL 107, CL 110, BT
Countermeasures (PR) 100, BT 105, BT 219, BT 240, BT 242, ENGR
111, ENGR 121, CS 110, CS& 131, CS 132,
CS& 141, CS 143
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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS-T) TRANSFER DEGREE
Students should meet with a program advisor and maintain the certificate or degree checklist while at Everett Community College. The quarter before
expected completion, this checklist should be submitted with a diploma application to the Enrollment Services Office. A full description of the College
requirements for earning a certificate or degree is contained in the College catalog. SPECIAL NOTE: This degree is designed to transfer to Central
Washington University’s (CWU) Information Technology and Administrative Management degree. Transfer to CWU requires a cumulative GPA of
2.3 or higher. At least a C- in each course is required in order to meet admission criteria. Course substitutions require the approval of Central
Washington University. See note 1 for information on transfer to other BAS programs.
Student Name: Advisor Signature: Date:

□ Completion of a College Success Course or Waiver See Note 1 below

□ Completion of a Diversity Course

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIRED COURSES (20 credits)

Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade
ENGL& 101 (PR) English Composition I 5
MATH (Select one) MATH &107, &141,
&142, &144, &148 or &151 (Q) 5
Natural Science (Select one course from
below; CWU recommends a lab [L] course) 5
Reasoning (Select one): PHIL& 115 or 120 5

Fundamental Disciplines of Physical/Biological Patterns & Connections in Natural World Applications of Natural Science
BIOL&100L CHEM& 121L, CHEM& 161L (5.5), ANTH& 215L, ASTR& 101L or 115L, ASTR 122L, ATM S 101, CHEM& 110L, GEOL 106L or
GEOL 102L, NAT S 107L, PHYS& 114L or 241L and BIOL& 232, ENVS& 100 or 101L, GEOG 205L, &110L, NUTR& 101, OCEA& 101L
231L(5.5) GEOL& 208L, NAT S 105L

TECHNICAL REQUIRED COURSES (60 credits) See Note 2 below

Course Number Course Title Credits Quarter Completed Grade
COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE (23 Credits)
IT 111 Network Fundamentals 5
IT 115 Mobility and Device Fundamentals 5
IT 161 Computer Hardware & Tech Support (PR) 4
IT 162 Computer Operation & Troubleshooting (PR) 4
IT 180 Information Security Fundamentals (PR) 5
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION COURSES (36-40 Credits)
CS 110 Introduction to Programming (PR) 5
CS& 131 Computer Science I C++ (PR) 5
IT 117 CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (PR) 5
IT 122 CCNA 2: Routing & Switching (PR) 5
IT 251 Information Technology Internship 2
IT 202 Network Server Administration (PR) 5
IT 210 Network Application Support (PR) 5
CJ 203 Introduction to Cyber Warfare 5
GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES (10 credits). Please note that CWU will accept up to 105 transfer credits from a community college. The full
list of courses can be found in the CWU General Education Transfer Guide
Select one Arts and Humanities:
A: ENGL&111W, 113 or 254D, HUM& 101; B: ART& 100, DRMA& 101W, FILM 100, MUSC& 105, MUSC 110D, 115 or 116; C: World Languages &221/221,
&222/222, &223/223 or &121/121*, &122/122*, or &123/123*(* = any 1), HUM 247D, PHIL &101(W) PHIL 110(W), 215(W) or 267(W) SOC 257
5

Select one from Social and Behavioral Sciences

A: ECON 101 or ECON& 201 CHCST 105 HIST& 146(W), 147(W) or 148(W) HIST 170 HUM 110 or 210(W), POLS& 202 SOC& 201(W)
B: ANTH 116 or ANTH& 206 GEOG 101 or 102, HIST 100(W), 103, 111(W) or 112(W) POLS& 203; C: ANTH& 204 GEOG 201 POLS& 101(W) PSYC& 100
SOC& 101(W), BUS 101*
5
MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS 90 (minimum grade of C [2.0] in all required classes)
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NOTES FOR CERTIFICATES, ATA, and AAS-T

(R) Human relations; (Q) Quantitative skills; (L) Lab; (PR) there is a course prerequisite.

Note 1: Waivers for College Success courses may be considered based on verifiable evidence of previously acquired skills. Such waivers
can only be granted by one of the program advisors. A waiver does not excuse the student from the requirement to earn the minimum
number of required credits.
Note 2: Waivers for any of the required courses may be considered based on verifiable evidence of previously acquired skills. Such
waivers can only be granted by one of the approved program advisors. A waiver does not excuse the student from the requirement to
earn the minimum number of required credits.
Every course is not offered each quarter. Please consult the class schedule and a program advisor to plan course selection.
Note 3: To complete the ATA, Students will need to complete two courses from one of three options; A or B or Other. Completion of
option A would provide the student with the additional Network Administrator Certificate. Completion of Option B would provide the
student with the additional Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate.
Students should meet with a program advisor and maintain the certificate or degree checklist while at Everett Community College. The
quarter before expected completion, this checklist should be submitted with a diploma application to the Enrollment Services Office. A
full description of the College requirements for earning a certificate or degree is contained in the College Catalog.

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