Computer Science Systems Admin AAS map

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

  • Milestone CoursesThese courses are key to your success!

Systems Administration Core:

  • BUS 289: Project Management
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 103: Intro to Comp Hardware & Operating Systems
  • 6 Credits
  • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 111: Intro to Programming
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 115: Intro to Database Design and Management
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 116: Networking and Network Security I
  • 3 Credits
  • CS 117: Networking and Network Security II
  • 3 Credits
  • CS 120: A+ Prep & Certification
  • 2 Credits
  • CS 171: Cisco Networking: Intro to Networks
  • 6 Credits
  • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching Ess
  • 6 Credits
  • CS 205: Windows Server Administration
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 206: Linux Server Administration
  • 5 Credits
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • 5 Credits
  • Electives or Specialty Requirements
  • 7-9 Credits

General Education Requirements:

  • CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication
  • OR
  • CMST&220: Public Speaking
  • 5 Credits
  • ENGL&101: English Composition
  • 5 Credits
  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid
  • 2 Credits
  • MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce
  • OR
  • MATH&146: Statistics
  • OR
  • MATH&141: Pre Calculus
  • 5 Credits
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology
  • OR
  • SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • 5 Credits

Total Credits Required: 90

Suggested Schedule and checklist

Quarter 1 (Fall)
Quarter 2 (Winter)
Quarter 3 (Spring)
Quarter 4 (Fall)
Quarter 5 (Winter)
Quarter 6 (Spring)

Suggested Schedule:

  • CMST&220: Public Speaking OR CMST&210: Interpersonal Communication
  • CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & Operating Systems
  • CS 116: Networking & Network Security I
  • WKED 101: Professional Preparation-Occupation Specific I

To Do:

  • Apply for FAFSA or WASFA for next year
  • Set up your Bankmobile account
  • Get familiar with your CTCLink student homepage
  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • CS 117: Networking & Network Security II
  • CS 120: A+ Certification Prep
  • CS 205: Windows Server Administration
  • ENGL&101: English Composition I
  • WKED 102: Professional Preparation-Occupation Specific II

To Do:

Suggested Schedule:

  • CS 120: A+ Certification Prep
  • CS 171: Cisco Networking: Intro to Networks
  • CS 206: Linux Server Administration
  • PSYC&100: General Psychology OR SOC&101: Intro to Sociology
  • WKED 103: Professional Preparation-Occupation Specific III

To Do:

  • Meet with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
  • CS 111: Intro to Programming
  • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
  • FAD 150: Industrial First Aid

To Do:

  • Update your education plan with your advisor

Suggested Schedule:

  • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • MAP 117 Applied Math for Workforce Programs OR MATH&146: Statistics OR MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus

To Do:

  • Apply for graduation (After enrolling in your final quarter of classes)

Suggested Schedule:

  • Approved Elective or Specialty Option
  • Approved Elective or Specialty Option
  • BUS 289: Project Management

To Do:

  • Order cap and gown
  • Attend graduation
  • Begin your job search

Computer Science Systems Admin (AAS) Pre-Requisites and Flow Chart

Start by meeting with your advisor to determine which course to take first based on your placement scores.

English Pathway

ENGL 99: English Skills + CSS 106: Reading Skills → ENGL&101: Composition I

Math Pathway

DVS 080: College Transitions Math → MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce I → MAP119: Applied Math for Workforce II + CS 111: Intro to Programming (F, Sp)

Computer Science Pathway

CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & OS (F) → CS 106: Intro to Visualization (F)

CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & OS (F) + CS 116: Network Security I (F, W) → CS 205: Windows Server Admin (W, Sp) → CS 206: Linux Server Admin (Sp, Su)

CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & OS (F) + CS 116: Network Security I (F, W) → CS 207: Intro to Security Admin (W)

CS 116: Network Security I (F, W) → CS 117: Network & Network Security II (W, Sp) 

CS 116: Network Security I (F, W) → CS 121: Network+ Prep & Certification (F, Sp)

CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & OS (F) → CS 120: A+ Prep & Certification (W, Sp)

CS 103: Intro to Computer Hardware & OS (F) → CS 171: Cisco Networking- Intro to Networks (Sp) → CS 172: Cisco Networking- Routing and Switching Essentials (W, Sp)

WKED 101: Professional Prep I → WKED 102: Professional Prep II → WKED 103: Professional Prep III 

Limited Availability Courses Without Prerequisites:

CS 115 (Fall)

KEY: F = Fall, W = Winter, Sp = Spring, Su = Summer

Tips

Everyone in each cohort takes the same CS courses throughout the first year and many of the same courses in the second year. This makes finding someone to study with easier and often results in professional relationships that last past graduation.

The Systems Administration degree offers flexibility in the second year of classes to allow students to specialize in Desktop support, Network Administration, Helpdesk, Cybersecurity, or other IT options using elective credits.

Advising Tips

Talk to your advisor about 2nd year certificate options!

Interested in the Datacenter IT Specialist Pathway? Take WKED 101, 102, and 103.

CompTIA Certifications are available. Talk with your advisor to find out more!

Which Quarter can I begin?

CS starts new cohorts in the technical courses every Fall and Winter Quarter. Students may begin working on the related education courses in any quarter. A Winter Quarter start requires that you also attend Summer classes to stay on track.

Program Modality

Currently, this degree cannot be easily completed online. All CS classes are offered primarily in the hybrid modality; however, many of the lectures and some labs are completed synchronously online. Most classes with hands-on lab requirements require in-person attendance. Students who need 100% online should contact Tom Willingham about options as we can work with individuals to resolve most cases.

Length of Program

90 Credits = 6 Quarters* if you take 15 credits each quarter

*Your specific route may take longer than 6 quarters depending on the number of credits you take each quarter and where you start in your math and English pathways.

Career Outlook

The Systems Administration program prepares students for careers in network systems and administration. Network administrators install and maintain computer workstations and server software, set up user accounts, maintain system resources and operations, trouble shoot systems and network problems, and manage system security. Students are trained in technical support of PC systems and in administration of Windows Server and Linux server based operating systems. All types of industries and businesses including data centers, hospitals, school districts, corporations and governments that use networked computers, servers, and online tools require systems administration skills.

Future Education Opportunities

This degree may prepare you for transfer to several 4-year programs around the state. The most common opportunities are with BBCC’s BAS-AM and CWU’s ITAM BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science) program. Others are being offered at EWU (Eastern Washington University), CBC (Columbia Basin College), and many other colleges on the West side of the state. Talk to your advisor about options!

Certificate Options

Desktop Support Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
Systems Administration Certificate of Achievement
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Cisco Networking Certificate of Accomplishment
Cisco Networking Certificate of Achievement
Network Administration Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
Computer Support Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
Data Center IT Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
Cybersecurity Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
  • CS 103: Intro to Comp Hardware & Operating Syst
  • CS 116: Networking & Network Security I
  • CS 117: Networking & Network Security II
  • CS 120: A+ Prep & Certification
  • CS 171: Cisco Networking: Intro to Networks
  • CS 205: Windows Server Administration
  • CS 206: Linux Server Administration

Total Credits: 30

  • Desktop Support Specialist Certificate +
  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking OR CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication
  • ENGL&101: English Composition
  • FAD 150 Industrial First Aid
  • MATH&146: Statistics OR MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus OR MAP 117 Applied Math for Workforce Programs
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology OR SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology

Total Credits: 50-52

  • Systems Administration Certificate +
  • BUS 289: Project Management
  • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
  • CS 111: Intro to Programming
  • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
  • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching Ess
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • Electives or Specialty Requirements

Total Credits: 90

  • CS 171: Cisco Networking: Intro to Networks
  • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching Ess
  • CS 173: Cisco Networking: Enterprise Networking

Total Credits: 18

  • Cisco Networking Certificate +
  • CS 103: Intro to Comp Hardware & Operating Systems
  • CS 116: Networking & Network Security I
  • CS 117: Networking & Network Security II
  • CS 121: Network+ Prep & Certification
  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking OR CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication
  • ENGL&101: English Composition
  • FAD 150 Industrial First Aid
  • MATH&146: Statistics OR MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus OR MAP 117 Applied Math for Workforce Programs
  • PSYC& 100 General Psychology OR SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology

Total Credits: 51-53

  • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
  • CS 121: Network+ Prep & Certification
  • CS 173: Cisco Networking: Enterprise Networking
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • CS 211: Scripting

Total Credits: 20

  • CS 116: Networking & Network Security I
  • CS 117: Networking & Network Security II
  • CS 120: A+ Prep & Certification
  • CS 205: Windows Server Administration
  • Select 5 credits from the following:
    • BUS 289: Project Management
    • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
    • CS 111: Intro to Programming
    • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
    • CS 121: Network+ Prep & Certification
    • CS 151: Digital Forensics
    • CS 152: Ethical Hacking
    • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Rout& Switch Ess
    • CS 173: Cisco Networking: Enterprise Network
    • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
    • CS 211: Scripting

Total Credits: 18

  • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
  • CS 172: Cisco Networking: Routing & Switching Ess
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • Select 5 credits from the following:
    • BUS 289: Project Management
    • CS 106: Intro to Virtualization
    • CS 111: Intro to Programming
    • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
    • CS 121: Network+ Prep & Certification
    • CS 122: Server+ Prep & Certification
    • CS 151: Digital Forensics
    • CS 152: Ethical Hacking
    • CS 173: Cisco Networking: Enterprise Network
    • CS 211: Scripting

Total Credits: 21

  • CS 115: Intro to Database Design & Management
  • CS 123: Security+ Prep & Certification (Recommended)
  • CS 151: Digital Forensics
  • CS 152: Ethical Hacking
  • CS 207: Intro to Security Administration
  • CS 211: Scripting

Total Credits: 23-24

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