Data Center Technician Certificate

Location(s): Walla Walla, Clarkston, Online (partial)

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This certificate provides students with a working knowledge of computer networks, including network hardware and popular network operating systems.

Certificate Outcomes:

Demonstrate the ability to critically and logically think and organize to solve computer science related problems and processes as they relate to networking in industry.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Demonstrate knowledge of software and hardware related to networking requirements and certifications in industry.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of ethical and privacy issues relating to the computer science field.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of customer service skills.

Year One

Quarter One

CS 110 - Introduction to Computers and Applications Credits: 1-5
CS 115 - Introduction to Computer & Information Technology Credits: 5
Math Elective, See Mathematics Requirement Credits: 5 (M)

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Two

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5 (O, R)
CS 121 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 5
CS 125 - A+ Certification (Software) Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Quarter Three

CS 130 - A+ Certification (Hardware) Credits: 5
AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5 (W)
CS 265 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 5

Total Credits: 15

Year One Total: 45

Grand Total: 45

PLAN CODE: CSTDCC45 (Previously EPC: 527C)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
Elective Options: CS 261 .
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101
(M) - AMATH 105 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146  or other college level math course.
(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 240  , CMST& 210
(R) - BUS 157 , PSYC& 100