Information Technology-Networking, AAS-T

Associate in Applied Science-Transfer (AAS-T)

Information Systems Technologists work with businesses, governments, and other organizations that use computer hardware and software every day. They provide day-to-day support for users. They make sure all parts of a computer system work to meet the organization’s goals. They use their strong communications skills to help and work with a variety of people within an organization.

With one of OC’s five IT AAS-T degrees, students can transfer directly into the Olympic College Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems program. The IT-Security Degree transfers to Western Washington University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems Security offered at OC’s Poulsbo campus. The Evergreen State College also offers its “Upside Down” transfer option to students completing any of the five degrees. Students planning to transfer should work closely with an advisor at the baccalaureate institution before analyzing their education plan. The IT Security Degree is designed to transfer to WWU’s CISS degree offered at OC’s Poulsbo Campus.

See the Degrees and Certificates section of this catalog for course listings and other details.

Graduates are prepared for the BAS-IS program, or for Information Technology networking positions such as system administrators, network administrators, system architect, network technicians, help desk, or other business-oriented systems environments. Computer Information Systems Specialists work with businesses, governments, and other organizations that use computer hardware and software every day. They provide day-to-day support for users. They make sure all parts of a computer system work to meet the organization’s goals. They use their strong communications skills to help and work with a variety of people within an organization. Students planning to transfer after graduation should work closely with an adviser at the baccalaureate institution before finalizing their education plan.

Program Learning Outcomes. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Effectively use computers to automate business information systems.
2. Effectively analyze, design, and build application solutions to support business needs.
3. Effectively analyze, design, and build Web solutions to support business needs.
4. Effectively analyze, design, and build network solutions to support business needs.
5. Effectively analyze, design, and deploy IT security solutions to support business needs.
6. Effectively fulfill business needs with IT solutions.
7. Effectively communicate in the context of common business practices.
8. Work as a team member in a business information system environment to accomplish the goals of a global organization.
9. Follow simple and complex directions, exhibit a high level of attention to detail, and will be able to demonstrate a strong adherence to good time management practices.