Program: Computer Information Systems, ATA - Skagit Valley College

Apr 06, 2025

2016-2017 Catalog SVC

Suggested Schedule

Includes required ATA courses. Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options. For transfer degree options, meet with the CIS Dept. Chair for an alternate schedule.

The two-year suggested schedule below Is provided as only a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal Is the ATA degree. Frequent course offerings allow for individualized schedules that will ensure all student certificate and degree objectives can be met.

First Year

1st Quarter

CIS 146 - Introduction to Microsoft Excel (3)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience (2)
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: D (5) √
ENGL 170 - Professional and Technical Communication (3) †

Total Hours: 13

2nd Quarter

CIS 104 - Windows Operating System In Depth (5)
CIS 114 - Mathematics for Computer Specialists (5) †
CIS 147 - Introduction to Microsoft Access (3)
SOSC 113 - Job Search (1)

Total Hours: 14

3rd Quarter

CIS 105 - Introduction to Linux (5)
CIS 118 - Computer Hardware: Troubleshooting & Repair (5)
CIS 241 - Database Design and SQL (5)
PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR (2) ^

Total Hours: 17

Second Year

4th Quarter

CIS 221 - Computer Networking I (5)
CIS 180 - Introduction to Windows PowerShell (5)
CIS 240 - Introduction to Programming (5)
CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) ‡

Total Hours: 17

5th Quarter

CIS 222 - Computer Networking II (5)
CIS 242 - Database Programming-VBA (5)
CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) ‡
BUS& 101 - Intro to Business (5) *

Total Hours: 17

6th Quarter

CIS 223 - Computer Networking III (5)
CIS 243 - Office Programming-VBA (5)
CIS 199 - Cooperative Education (1-15) ‡
CIS 233 - Network Security (5)

Total Hours: 17

Note:

* BUS& 101  or BUS 241  or 5 credits of General Education (natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities) from AA-DTA distribution.
† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (ENGL& 101  can be substituted for ENGL 170 ); (MATH& 107  or higher can be substituted for CIS 114 )
‡ CIS 199  may be taken at any time after the second quarter with Department Chair approval.
^ A valid current CPR and First Aid card may be submitted in lieu of PE 200 . Student must provide copies of current documents with a waiver request.
√ or CMST 125 .