Information Tech
Questions? Contact Us.
Lori Ferguson
Technology Complex (Building 24), Room 100H
Program Coordinator
lferguson@yvcc.edu
509-574-6810
Information Technology
Our modern facility offers several computer classrooms, one hardware classroom, and one network classroom.
Practical development is stressed in Information Technology classes as students are presented with strategies for applying their studies to present and future needs of technology-related careers.
Faculty are committed to delivering excellent instruction and the college is dedicated to providing students with the tools to succeed.
Associate Degrees
Computer Science, AA-DTA/MRP
The Associate of Computer Science - Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) degree is designed for students who plan to pursue Computer Science at a four-year college or university. Students can start on the Computer Science core courses while completing their general education requirements. Upon completion of the DTA/MRP, students will enter most colleges or universities as a junior. Students may graduate under the catalog in force during entry for a period of not more than five years if continuously enrolled.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate programming abilities through production of planning documents, documented working programming projects, and testing documentation.
- Apply the skills and knowledge acquired through coursework to analyze issues and critically evaluate a problem, specification, or code as applied to Computer Science.
- Use mathematics skills to analyze and interpret quantitative information and draw relevant conclusions.
- Demonstrate the knowledge acquired through coursework by effectively communicating to fellow team members, the public, and members of the larger community using written, oral, and visual communication methods.
- Use appropriate quantitative tools to evaluate algorithms, represent data, and document findings and code.
IT General Degree, AAS
This degree provides students with an option to customize a degree reflective of their interests and occupational needs. Students will complete the Information Technology core requirements and select additional credits with close consultation of an IT Program Advisor. Students and their advisor will create a degree plan with a strong IT core combined with courses numbered at least 100-level from the departments listed below for a total of at least 90 credits, which may also include up to 10 credits from the Arts & Science division.
- Agriculture
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Information Technology
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply current industry standards to plan, coordinate, and apply technology-based solutions to personal or organizational challenges.
- Demonstrate professional etiquette and communication with peers, clients, and management.
- Perform computer system and network installation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for users and organizations.
Network Administrator, AAS
This degree enables students to install, administer, configure, and troubleshoot networks. This curriculum helps prepare students for industry-recognized Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certifications.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply current industry standards to plan, coordinate, and apply technology-based solutions to personal or organizational challenges.
- Configure and manage network equipment and servers.
- Demonstrate professional etiquette and communication with peers, clients, and management.
- Perform computer system and network installation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for users and organizations.
IT Support Specialist, AAS
The IT Support Specialist degree includes a curriculum that helps prepare students for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications and provides opportunities for developing an IT knowledge base necessary for those in the Support Specialist degree. The curriculum includes hardware and software installations, end-user support, and troubleshooting skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply current industry standards to plan, coordinate, and apply technology-based solutions to personal or organizational challenges.
- Demonstrate professional etiquette and communication with peers, clients, and management.
- Perform basic computer system and network installation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for users and organizations.
- Support users, software, and devices in standalone or networked installations.
Certificates
Database Administrator Certificate
Certificate option for students enrolled in BASIT degree program.
IT Programming Certificate
This certificate introduces students to the process of program development using popular programming languages.
Windows Server Administrator
Certificate option for students enrolled in BASIT degree program.
Department Contacts
| Name | Job Title | Phone | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dalton | Faculty | ddalton@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4848 | Technology Complex Building 24, Room 200H |
| Stefan Apperson | Faculty | sapperson@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4754 | Technology Complex Building 24, Room 200E |
| Peter Udo | Faculty | pudo@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4790 | Technology Complex Building 24, Room 200G |
| David Blakley | Instructional & Classroom Support Technician | dblakley@yvcc.edu | 509.574.4795 | Technology Complex Building 24, Room 200D |
| Lori Ferguson | Program Coordinator | lferguson@yvcc.edu | 509.574.6810 | Technology Complex Building 24, Room 100H |