Assoc. of Applied Science - IT Infrastructure Operations

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Program Area
IT- Information Technology
Area of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Degree Earned
Associate in Applied Science: IT Infrastructure Operations

In Cascadia College’s IT Infrastructure Operations Certificate pathway, you will learn skills for Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) system administration. Students will experience the essential skills of networking with depth of study in TCP/IP, routing, switching, logical addressing, and troubleshooting methodologies.

Cost

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Modalities

Coursework may be completed through a combination of in-person (web enhanced), hybrid and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.

Placement

Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.  

Find your placement options

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You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study. 

Contact

If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu. 

Planning Your Courses: 

The information below assumes the following:

  • You will be attending full-time each quarter (3 classes)
  • You will start in the fall quarter
  • You are ready to take 100 and 200-level classes in your first quarter
  • You are NOT taking courses during summer quarters

If any of these are not the case for you, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make some adjustments to your course schedule. Talk to your dedicated Academic Advisor to create a long-term academic plan that meets your needs.

Quarter One (Fall)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
143
44
0
15

Quarter Two (Winter)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
143
44
0
15

Quarter Three (Spring)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
132
66
0
15

Quarter Four (Fall)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
143
44
0
15

Quarter Five (Winter)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
154
22
0
15

Quarter Six (Spring)

Course Code
Name
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Other Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
110-209
33-132
0
15
Total Credits
90

Transfer Opportunities

For this pathway, Cascadia College recommends the Associate's degree linked at the top of this page. However, the College offers multiple degrees which are designed for transfer to public and private four-year institutions. Please consult with an Academic Advisor about which degree may be best suited for your long-term goals. 

Local Transfer Opportunities

Cascadia College, Professional and Technical Programs

Western Washington University, BS in Cybersecurity

Whatcom Community College, BAS in IT Networking-Cybersecurity

Green River Community College, BAS in Cybersecurity and Networking

Highline College, BAS in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Career Possibilities

Data Center Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Administrator, Network Design Engineer, Network Technician, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Technical Support Engineer 

You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online (onetonline.org).  O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.

Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits, and Tribal Enterprises.

Salary Range

$60k-130k