Degree:
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer, Professional/Technical Certificate Programs
Area of Interest:
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Program Length:
90 College-level Credits
Cost:
Review tuition, fees and residency classifications
Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination of web-enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement:
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing, and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.
Math Notes:
You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: Erika Miller at emiller@cascadia.edu.
Planning Your Courses:
Dedicated Academic Advisor: Students in the IT Infrastructure Operations Program have access to a dedicated IT academic advisor. Your advisor will help you develop the skills to make academic and career pathway decisions. Through advising, your advisor will support you to make connections between academic interests, long term goals, and career opportunities. The IT advisor will assist with education planning, internship and career planning, and graduation processes.
The Annual Course Planning Guide shows Cascadia’s tentative plan for classes and the quarters in which they are offered. It is intended for planning purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of class offerings. Actual quarterly sections may be changed, added, or removed. Students should use the Searchable Quarterly Class Schedule to see up to date class offerings.
0-30 credits
- IT-OPS 101: Desktop Support Technician
- IT-OPS 102: Network Fundamentals
- IT-OPS 125: Cloud Foundations
- IT-OPS 225: Cloud Architecting
- IT-OPS 145: Security Essentials
- IT-OPS 130: Server Administration
30-60 credits
- IT-OPS 135: Advanced Network Infrastructure
- IT-OPS 140: Advanced Server Administration
- IT-OPS 170: Linux Administration
- IT-CS 115: Introduction to Programming
- IT-OPS 205: Virtualization Technologies
- MATH course (see MATH choice list)
60-90 credits
- IT 197: IT Work-Based Learning I or IT 297: IT Work-Based Learning II
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I
- CMST 150: Multicultural Communication
- IT-OPS 258: IT Infrastructure Operations
- IT 275: Database Design
- BUS 101: Introduction to Business or PSYC 251: Psychology of the Workplace
Transfer Opportunities:
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer, and Professional/Technical Certificates (Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Networking Infrastructure Technology, and Web Application Programming)
With a degree IT Infrastructure Operations from Cascadia, you will be prepared to design, roll out, and maintain an organization’s hardware and software network infrastructure. Whether you are launching or rebooting your career, this degree will give you the experience and skills you need to find a job as an IT professional.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
Cascadia College, Professional and Technical Programs
Western Washington University, BS in Cybersecurity
Whatcom Community College, BAS in IT Networking-Cybersecurity
Green River Community College, BAS in Cybersecurity and Networking
Highline College, BAS in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
What is an AAS-T Degree?
An Associates of Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T) degree builds on the technical courses required for job preparation by including a college-level general education component.
The distinguishing characteristic of the AAS-T degree is a minimum 20 credits of general education drawn from the same list as those taken by students completing direct transfer associate’s degrees.
Important Considerations Regarding AAS-T Degrees
- AAS-T degrees are designed for immediate employment and as preparation for applied bachelor of science degrees
- AAS-T degrees are transferrable only when a receiving college or university has a special agreement in place with the specific college
- AAS-T degrees are not accepted in transfer in preparation for bachelor of arts or bachelor of science programs.
Career Possibilities:
Data Center Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Design Engineer, Network Technician, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Technical Support Engineer
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online (onetonline.org). O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal Enterprises.
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