Computer Science Systems Admin AAS map
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Systems Administration Core:
General Education Requirements:
Total Credits Required: 90
Suggested Schedule and checklist
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:
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:
- Make an education plan with your advisor
- Apply for BBCC Foundation Scholarships
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
- 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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For BEdA Students
To learn more, select from:
Transition to College (new link)
- Attend your orientation and enroll in your 1st quarter classes
- GED & Placement assessments
- Enroll in a Beyond High School class:
- Identify intended pathway (college, military or employment)
- Update High School & Beyond Plan with your Ed Planner
- Meet with Outreach Staff
- Apply for Financial Aid with FASFA or WASFA application
- Research Scholarship/Grant Funding options
- WIOA partner funding applications
- Verify support access across campus
- Finish Graduation Plan
- Ensure placement completion
- Inquiry about college tuition waiver
- Finish High School & Beyond Plan
- Select college pathway course(s) with your Ed Planner
- Complete college course waiver [10 college credit max]
- Make certain funding is in place
- Finish High School credits
- You will complete these with your Ed Planner:
- Complete New Student Enrollment
- Apply for Graduation
- Get coupon to receive your graduation cap and tassel! And, checkout your graduation gown!
BEdA Pathway Course Options
- CMST& 210 – Interpersonal Communication OR CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (F, W, S)
- ENGL& 101 – English Composition I (F, W, S)
- Pre-Req: Placement exam or a grade of 2.0 or better in ENGL 099 or ENGL 094-BS/HU
- FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Plus Bloodborne Pathogens (F, W, S)
- MAP 117: Applied Math for Workforce Programs (F, W, S)
- Pre-Req: Placement into MAP117/MATH 094 or completion of DVS 080
- PSYC& 100 – General Psychology OR SOC& 101 – Intro to Sociology (F, W, S)
- CS 103 – Intro to Computer Hardware & Operating Systems (F)
- CS 111- Intro to Programing (F, S)
- Pre-Req: Completion of MATH 098/MAP 119 or concurrent enrollment or a higher placement.
- CS 116 – Network & Network Security 1 (F, W)
- MAP 119 – Applied Math for Workforce Programs ll OR MATH& 141 – Precalculus l OR MATH 146 – Introduction to Statistics (Select based on placement) (F, W, S)