Overview
Information Technology ATA (CSTITAPT) - Active F 2023
The Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degree is awarded for completion of a program of study in technical education, the purpose of which is to prepare students for related employment with skills that meet the needs of the business community.
Requirements
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Course
General Education Required Courses - 18 units
Required Courses
5 units from MATH/TS 86 or higher (See the Quantitative Skills list)
Note: BUS 110 and MATH& 146 are recommended.
Technical Required Courses - 60 units minimum
Required Courses
Technical Electives - 10 units
Required Courses
| IT 280 | Ethical Hacking | 5 |
| Or | |
| IT 213 | Networking 4 | 5 |
| Or | |
| IT 203 | Info and Cyber Warfare | 5 |
| Or | |
| CS 110 | Intro to Computer Science | 5 |
| Or | |
| IT 103 | Managing Prsonl Devices | 3 |
| Or | |
| IT 105 | Internet Safety/Security Tech | 3 |
| Or | |
| IT 107 | Living Online | 3 |
| Or | |
| IT 109 | Understand and Managing Apps | 3 |
| Or | |
| CL 101 | Intro to Computer Applications | 5 |
IT 280 – Ethical Hacking – is preferred.
Total Credit Hours: 90
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and is necessary to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Access business problems and implement the best solutions both independently and as a dependable team member.
- Demonstrate how and when to self-start, especially in learning and seeking new knowledge, and anticipate and prepare for a variety of unknown situations that might impact the operation of a computer system or network in an ever-changing industry.
- Communicate both in writing and verbally about computing concepts and processes using technical terms effectively to both professional and lay audiences in order to secure and maintain employment.
- Operate ethically, integrating law, company rules and policies, and individual decision-making to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse world in which we live.
- Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics and logical approaches to problem solving in order to analyze a situation and anticipate and prepare for a variety of unknown events that might impact the operation of a computer system or network.
- Demonstrate technical computing skills to prepare for industry certification or to be technically competent in a particular computer position or job field.
- Demonstrate safe work habits that reflect concern and care for self and understanding of the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society in the context of sustainability.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271; ADA Coordinator: ADAcoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232; Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271. All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201. For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website: EverettCC.edu/EqualOpportunity.