Major corporations providing voice and data communication services and Internet access require a highly trained work force. The Telecommunications Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in this industry. The curriculum incorporates course work in the areas of electronic technology, telecommunications, networking and computer technology. (see page 120 for Electronics Technology and Related Areas Associate Degrees)
The program prepares students to compete in a high performance, technologically driven market by demonstrating their ability to perform at a competent level. This is accomplished by adhering to national standards developed to measure and promote the competency of work-ready, entry-level telecommunications technicians.
Courses
Semester 1
Introduction to Computer Applications in Telecommunications
Electronics I
Digital Computer Circuits
English Composition & Literature I
Mathematics Elective
Semester 2
Windows Client Operating Systems
Electronics II
Microprocessors or
Computer Hardware and Support
English Composition & Literature II
Mathematics Elective
Semester 3
Networking Technologies
Internetworking Principles and Protocols
Laboratory Science Elective
Humanities Elective
Semester 4
CST Elective (any 200 level CST course)
Communications Electronics
Cooperative Work Experience & Seminar
Social Science Elective
Technical Elective