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Bachelor of Science Degree Program
Telecommunications Technology
Telecommunications is the electronic transmission of information in the form of voice, sound, data, facsimile, picture, or video
across a distance from a sender to receiver in a usable and understandable format using either analog or digital techniques.
Instant availability of current and pertinent information is the goal of Telecommunications. Every business, organization, and
individual has a need for telecommunications professionals.
The program has the following eight areas of focus: general telecommunications, telephony and data communications,
wireless technologies, emerging technologies, networking, Internet and intranet technologies, computer information systems,
and general education. Voice and data communication, local and wide area network administration, switching systems,
computer/telephony integration, Windows, UNIX and LINUX operating systems, broadband, Internetworking, wireless
technology, and transport protocols are covered in detail. Project management is also a key part of the Telecommunications
program. All core courses include a hands-on lab to maximize the educational experience. Students learn how to integrate
the various aspects of telecommunications into practical solutions for today’s business and professional environment.
The program also includes business and management courses to prepare students for the growth challenges that will face
them in their careers. Students are given the opportunity to explore areas of interest through the requirement of technical and
general education electives.
Telecommunications Technology is designed for those students interested in computer hardware, establishing and maintaining
network systems, and telephony and data communications. Graduates are prepared for entry to midlevel careers such as
network administrator, telecommunications systems analyst and manager, information manager, and network and traffic
engineer, LAN/WAN administrator, voice/data analyst, traffic engineer, wireless communications specialist, telephone wiring
specialist, data processing specialist, information service administrator, router engineer, project manager and other related
fields.
Technology Curriculum & Degree
Requirements
The Information Technology and Telecommunications degree programs
are designed for completion in twelve quarters over three calendar
years. Students must complete all courses and credits listed for their
concentration to graduate. A typical term schedule is provided in the
following Program Outlines. Courses may be offered in different terms
than indicated in the outlines and not all courses are offered every quarter.
Pre-collegiate requirements are determined by entrance assessment
results. Mt. Sierra College reserves the right to amend the curriculum
at any time.
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