Information Technology: Network Design and Administration
CertificateThe Information Technology three- to seven-quarter certificate and Associate of Applied Science–T degree (A.A.S.-T) programs prepare students for an industry with a growing need for skilled technicians. IT offers certificates and/ or degrees in six areas: Applications Support, Database Administration and Development, Mobile Product Development, Network Design and Administration, Programming, Web Design, and Web Development. Graduates can expect to find employment as help desk analysts, programmers, web designers and developers, software support specialists, application developers, network designers and administrators, database designers and administrators and IT security specialists. Short-term certificates or industry certifications are offered in Computer Support Technician, Cisco Specialist I, II, III, Microsoft Specialist I, II, III, and Mobile Product Development.
Estimated Length of Completion
Degree | Quarters | Credits |
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Certificate | Full Time: 4 Part Time: |
68.0 |
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.
Prerequisites do not count toward credits required for this certificate.
Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and College Math
Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Information Technology Fundamentals
Course Substitute : BTM 111 - Business Applications I or Previous computer experience and MS Office Introduces computers and information systems, including hardware, software, data organization, data communications, systems development, the constantly changing roles of Information Technology (IT) professionals, and the evolving role of computers in society. |
IT 100 | 5.0 |
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss specific career goals and recommended coursework.
For current employment and wage estimates, please visit the following online resources and search for the relevant occupational term:
All costs are estimates and are not guarantees. For the most current program information, check with an adviser by calling (206) 934-4068. There are additional costs for books and supplies. Each student is responsible for the purchase of certain supplies and required tools before the instruction begins.
The following fee is associated with the program:
- Books and supplies depend on courses.
- IT Programs Fees up to $150 per quarter.
Hours may vary based on specific program requirements.
Coursework
Course | Course ID | Credits | Availability |
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Work Experience-Computer Information Systems
Credit range: 3-5 Integrates educational studies with supervised work/internship experience. Provides individualized opportunities to apply computer information systems knowledge and skills in the workplace. Includes developing work experience learning outcomes and monitoring achievement through self-evaluation and faculty and supervisor evaluations. |
CIS 197 | 3.0 | |
Network Essentials
Provides the background necessary to understand network technologies. The course serves as a general introduction for students who need a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and the Internet. |
IT 130 | 5.0 | |
Network OS 1 Install Config Windows Server
Covers the installation and configuration of a managed enterprise client operating system on stand-alone clients/computers that are part of a workgroup, domain, or cloud infrastructure. Includes configuration and implementation skills for creating a client for a LAN/WAN server structure using a directory based network. IaC (Infrastructure as Code) from the client perspective is introduced. |
IT 131 | 5.0 | |
Network Operating Systems 2 - Server
Covers how to: install managed enterprise-class servers in a LAN\WAN\Cloud configuration; implement a directory service to provide single sign-on; use a console to monitor systems; administer account, group, and enterprise policies; script common tasks; and study network protocols and services. Explores hypervisors, routing and remote access, DHCP, DNS, and business continuity. |
IT 132 | 5.0 | |
Network OS 3 Windows Network Infrastructure
Focuses on administering enterprise class servers. Investigates IaC (Infrastructure as Code). Students learn to deploy advanced directory services, explore enterprise server tools using PowerShell & Python, and develop a foundation in the use & manipulation of enterprise systems operation applications. Specific attention is given to Authentication, Authorization, and Access to enterprise/Cloud objects. |
IT 133 | 5.0 | |
TCP/IP
Analyze and construct a networked application environment. Examine network path availability, fault tolerance, and cost in homogenous and diverse environments on many scales. Evaluate tool selection for best-of-breed and monolithic system environments. Perform maintenance, deployment, and auditing using PowerShell and Python. |
IT 135 | 5.0 | |
Intro to Hardware Comptia A+
Provides a basic understanding of hardware components in personal and portable computers/peripherals and how software interacts with the hardware. Provides hands-on experience installing/configuring components, recognizing problems, logically analyzing symptoms, and developing step-by-step troubleshooting procedures that may be applied to new and unexpected situations. |
IT 141 | 5.0 | |
Linux Fundamentals
No Description Available |
IT 231 | 5.0 | |
UNIX for Network Administration
An intermediate level course, covering the organization of Unix-based hardware components, and the Unix operating system software and tools the Unix host administrator uses to control access, tune the system, and account for system resources used. Unix tools network scheduler, security, remote access and performance monitoring will be covered. Networking aspects of Unix and the Internet will be examined. |
IT 232 | 5.0 | |
CISCO 1
No Description Available |
IT 241 | 5.0 | |
CISCO 2
Continuation of IT 241. Covers safety, networking, network protocols, LANs, WANs, Ethernet, LAN switching, router IOS, TCP/IP addressing, router configuration, dynamic routing, static routing and the network administrator's role and function. Emphasis on techniques to solve networking problems. |
IT 242 | 5.0 | |
CISCO 3
Third of three courses designed to expand knowledge and previously learned networking skills. Introduces and extends the configuration ability of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Layer 3 Switching, and Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP). Covers Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Wide Area Networks (WANs), & network troubleshooting. Includes Point-to-Point Protocols (PPP) & frame relay design, configuration, & maintenance. |
IT 243 | 5.0 | |
Intro to Security for Computing
Introduces securing resources on computing infrastructure or computing as a service. A survey of concepts, techniques, tools and processes to minimize attack surfaces, harden exposed access, create business continuity and repair or recover from attacks. Multiple operating systems, platforms and networks structures will be examined. CompTIA's S+ will be a guiding framework for class work. |
IT 250 | 5.0 | |
Enterprise Applications
This capstone course will investigate managing and maintaining enterprise applications in a highly integrated computing environment. Students will examine LAN and WAN server applications implementing a user environment from a case study. The focus will be on the user experience as server application access crosses the enterprise LAN/WAN security boundaries. A small business scenario will be the foundation for this survey of software tools and applications. |
IT 257 | 5.0 |