Information Technology

The Information Technology program provides students with training in object-oriented languages and multimedia programming and hardware and software skills.

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Centralia College offers two degree tracks in Information Technology. The Associate in Arts degree is for students intending to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. The Associate in Applied Science is a career and technical degree for students intending to enter the workforce.

Bachelor's Degree Option

Did you know Centralia College offers an applied bachelor's degree in Information Technology: Application Development? The two-year degree options below transition easily to the bachelor's degree program. Contact your advisor for details.

The IT Associate in Applied Science and the Bachelor's in Applied Science in Application Development programs prepare students for entry level jobs as application developers, software developers/engineers, or web developers. The programs primarily focus on training students to work for Washington State. See salary information for Washington.

Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Computer Science

Notes for Students

  • This program is intended to transfer to four-year colleges for further instruction. Centralia College offers a bachelor's degree option in Information Technology
  • It is extremely important that you identify the institution you intend to transfer to as soon as possible. Some  computer science programs have specific requirements and prerequisites.
  • The sequence below begins with MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I. If possible, start with MATH& 151 Calculus I.

Recommended Electives

  • CS& 131 Computer Sci I C++ - 5 credits
  • CS& 141 Computer Science I Java - 5 credits
  • IT 224 Java 1 - 5 credits
  • IT 228 Java 2 - 5 credits
  • IT 230 Java 3 - 5 credits
  • MATH 118 Linear Algebra - 5 credits
  • MATH& 152 Calculus II - 5 credits
First Year  
Fall Quarter
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits
  • MATH& 141 Pre-Calculus I - 5 credits
  • Health and Fitness Distribution - 3 credits
  • Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
  • ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits
  • MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II - 5 credits
  • Natural Science Distribution - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
  • Computer Science Elective OR MATH 228 Discrete Mathematics - 5 credits
  • MATH& 151 Calculus I - 5 credits
  • Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Second Year  
Fall Quarter
  • Computer Science Elective - 5 credits
  • Natural Science Distribution* - 5 credits
  • Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
  • Computer Science Elective - 5 credits
  • Natural Science Distribution* - 5 credits
  • Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
  • Computer Science Elective OR MATH 228 Discrete Mathematics - 5 credits
  • Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
  • Social Science Distribution - 5 credits

* PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I is recommended.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Emphasis: Application Development
Credits: 91-93

Note for Students

The AAS is not intended to transfer to four-year colleges. This is a hands-on career training program. Graduates are ready to enter the workforce upon degree completion. Classes are scheduled in-person and online.

First Year  
Fall Quarter
  • CS& 131 Computer Science I C++ OR CS& 141 Computer Science I Java OR  IT 101 Introduction to Programming - 5 credits
  • IT 150 Relational Databases 1 - 5 credits
  • WRT 105 Writing in the Workplace OR ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits
  • COLL 100 College & Career Success - 3 credits
Winter Quarter
  • IT 111 Programming I - 5 credits
  • IT 119 Intro to Web Development - 5 credits
  • HR 110 Human Relations in the Workplace - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
  • IT 112 Programming II* - 5 credits
  • IT 121 Web Development I* - 5 credits
  • MATH 128 Discrete Structures* OR MATH& 142 Pre-Calculus II* - 5 credits
Second Year  
Fall Quarter
  • CMST& 220 Public Speaking - 5 credits
  • IT 212 Web Development II* - 5 credits
  • IT 113 Programming III - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
  • IT 213 Web Development III* - 5 credits
  • IT 220 Software Development I* - 5 credits
  • IT Elective - 4-5 credits
Spring Quarter
  • Health & Fitness Distribution - 3 credits
  • IT 221 Software Development II* - 5 credits
  • IT 280 Capstone* - 5 credits
  • IT Elective - 5 credits

Recommended IT Electives - ART 130, ART 220, BUS 250, or any IT or CS& course, ENGL& 102**, 5 credits of Natural Science with Lab**, 5 credits Social Science.**

* Course has a prerequisite.

**Course options to fulfill BAS-IT:AD general education requirements.

The AA - Computer Science is designed to transfer to four-year universities.

Contact

Career & Technical Education
Tech (TEC) Building, Room 114
360-623-8963
cte@centralia.edu
Dan Hagen
Associate Professor
360-623-8712
Email Dan Hagen