May 25, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2023-2024

IT General, AAS

This degree provides students with an option to customize a degree reflective of their interests and occupational needs. Students will complete the IT core requirements plus select additional credits with close consultation of an IT Program Advisor to create a degree with a strong IT core combined with course numbered at least 100-level from the departments listed below for at least 90 credits which may also include up to 10 credits from the Arts & Science division.

Agriculture
Business
Engineering
Information Technology

IT Core

BA 115: Business Math 5 Cr ♦
BA 138: Written Business Communication 5 Cr •
BA 225: Career Management 5 Cr ■
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5 Cr
IT 103: Computer Operating Systems 5 Cr
IT 105: Digital Literacy 5 Cr
IT 110: Computer Programming Introduction 5 Cr
IT 140: Network Fundamentals 5 Cr
IT 145: Windows Client I 5 Cr
IT 160: Managing & Maintaining the PC 5 Cr
IT 225: Applied Databases 5 Cr
IT 253: IT Project Management 5 Cr
IT 259: IT Legal and Security Issues 5 Cr
Electives Varies 23 Cr

From the following 2 Credits

IT 190: Co-op Field Experience I Variable Cr
IT 191: Co-op Field Experience II Variable Cr
IT 192: Co-op Field Experience III Variable Cr
IT 193: Co-op Field Experience IV Variable Cr

Total Credits 90

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relation

IT General, AAS Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Apply current industry standards to plan, coordinate, and apply technology-based solutions to personal or organizational challenges
Demonstrate professional etiquette and communication with peers, clients, and management
Perform computer system and network installation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for users and organizations