Information Technology & Communication Systems

Perry Technical Institute’s Information Technology & Communication Systems program teaches the theories and skills needed to work in all areas of communications technology: electronics theory, personal computers, wireless communications, telephone systems, transmission equipment, alarm systems, and data networking and administration. Students graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology & Communication Systems.

The program is divided into four six-month sections of curriculum and combines classroom and lab projects to provide students with the proper balance of theory and hands-on experience.

Students prepare to earn numerous industry certifications. The program is approved by the State of Washington as a two-year Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical training program. Graduates may be credited with up to one year towards the two years required to be eligible to take the certification exam for the Limited Energy (06) Specialty Electrical License. Throughout the program, students prepare themselves for the workforce. Resume writing, interview skills, and documentation of their experience at Perry Technical Institute in a portfolio enable the student to conduct an effective job search.

The goal of Perry Technical Institute’s Information Technology & Communication Systems program is to provide graduates with the wide variety of skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment and achieve success in their careers.

The Information Technology & Communication Systems program is 24 months in length (eight quarters). The student will earn 134.5 credit hours which are 2,520 clock hours. Tuition is payable on a quarterly basis. There are four quarters in an academic year.

This training program concludes with an externship off campus, or with the completion of a capstone project on campus. The student to instructor ratio for the Information Technology & Communication Systems program is no greater than 26:1.

Program Outline

Quarter 1

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 110Electronics Fundamentals I
49

3.0

IT 111Electronics Fundamentals I Lab
113

5.5

IT 112Applied Math for Electronics I
100

6.0

IT 113Applied Math for Electronics II
53

3.0

Totals:31517.5

Quarter 2

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 120Electronics Fundamentals II
44

3.0

IT 121Electronics Fundamentals II Lab
103

5.0

IT 122Wireless Technology
50

3.0

IT 123Wireless Technology Lab
118

5.5

Totals:31516.5

Quarter 3

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 130Computer Hardware Fundamentals
55

3.5

IT 131Computer Hardware Fundamentals Lab
107

5.0

IT 132Computer Software Fundamentals
52

3.5

IT 133Computer Software Fundamentals Lab
101

5.0

Totals:31517.0

Quarter 4

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 140Network Server OS Configuration
44

3.0

IT 141Network Server OS Configuration Lab
110

5.5

IT 142Network Server OS Services
20

1.0

IT 143Network Server OS Services Lab
81

4.0

IT 144Communications
60

3.5

Totals:31517.0

Quarter 5

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 210Cisco Networking I A
80

5.0

IT 211Cisco Networking I A Lab
70

3.5

IT 212Cisco Networking I B
80

5.0

IT 213Cisco Networking I B Lab
85

4.0

Totals:31517.5

Quarter 6

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 220Cisco Networking II (Continued)
67

4.5

IT 221Cisco Network II Lab (Continued)
125

6.0

IT 222Cisco Networking III
39

2.5

IT 223Cisco Networking III Lab
84

4.0

Totals:31517.0

Quarter 7

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 230Infrastructure & Cabling Standards
46

3.0

IT 231Infrastructure & Cabling Standards Lab
106

5.0

IT 232Low Voltage Systems I
29

2.0

IT 233Low Voltage Systems I Lab
69

3.5

IT 234Human Relations
65

4.0

Totals:31517.5

Quarter 8

Course NumberTitleClock HoursCredits
IT 240Low Voltage Systems II
70

4.5

IT 241Low Voltage Systems II Lab
125

6.0

IT 244 EExternship
120

4.0

Totals:31514.5

Total Clock Hours: 2520

Total Credit Hours: 134.5

Information Technology & Communication Systems Book and Tool List

The book and tool list for students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.

Information Technology & Communication Systems Equipment List

Students in the Information Technology & Communication Systems program utilize the following equipment:

Personal computers and servers

Cisco routers

Network switches

Wireless access points

Fluke EtherScope

Fluke network analyzer, cable certifiers, and testers

Digital multi-meters

Oscilloscopes, signal generator, and power supplies

Spectrum analyzers

Cell site test sets

AM/FM signal generators/modulators

Antenna system testers

In-line watt meters

PBX and VoIP system

Voice mail system

PA systems 24V and 70V

Fire alarm system

Camera and door access systems