Sep 13, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025

Network Administrator, AAS

This degree enables students to install, administer, configure, and troubleshoot networks. This curriculum helps prepare students for industry recognized Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certifications.

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 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

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

Network Administrator Courses

IT 142: Applied Server Technologies 3 Cr
IT 145: Windows Client I 5 Cr
IT 146: Windows Server I 5 Cr
IT 149: Windows PowerShell Scripting 3 Cr
IT 249: Network Security 5 Cr

Total Credits 101

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relations

Network Administrator, 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
Configure and manage network equipment and servers
Demonstrate professional etiquette and communication with peers, clients, and management
Perform computer system and network installation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for users and organizations