| General Education Courses (22 credit hours) |
| BUS 115 |
Introduction to Business |
3 credits |
| ECO 201 |
Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I OR |
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| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing I |
3 credits |
| MAT 121 |
College Algebra |
4 credits |
| COM 115 |
Public Speaking OR |
|
| COM 125 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 credits |
| PSY 116 |
Stress Management OR |
|
| PHI 113 |
Logic |
3 credits |
| Electives |
3 credits |
| (please choose three credit hours from the following:) BTE 102, BUS 116, ECO 202, MAR 106, MAR 216 or MAN 226.
|
| Major Courses |
(24 credit hours) |
| CIS 115 |
Introduction to Computer Information Systems |
3 credits |
| CTC 150 |
Data Communications |
3 credits |
| CTC 161 |
Voice Communications |
3 credits |
| CTC 215 |
Optical Networks |
3 credits |
| CTC 220 |
Regulations and Standards |
3 credits |
| ELT 106 |
Fundamentals of DC - AC |
3 credits |
| ELT 112 |
Advanced DC - AC |
3 credits |
| MAN 224 |
Leadership OR |
|
| MAN 116 |
Principles of Supervision |
3 credits |
Students must choose one of the following Degree Concentrations in which to focus. Only Major Courses above, or classes common to another Concentration will transfer between Concentrations.
| Communication Technology Concentration (20 credit hours) |
| CTC 160 |
Cable Communications |
3 credits |
| CTC 163 |
Video Technology |
3 credits |
| CTC 166 |
Emerging Technologies |
2 credits |
| CTC 275 |
Special Topics |
3 credits |
| Electives (Choose from the electives below) |
9 credits |
| Network Technician Concentration (19 credit hours) |
| CNG 129 |
Network Cabling |
2 credits |
| CTC 160 |
Cable Communications |
3 credits |
| CTC 162 |
Telecommunications Constructions & OSHA Safety |
3 credits |
| CTC 166 |
Emerging Technologies |
2 credits |
| CTC 267 |
Telecommunications Installation, Splicing & Repair |
3 credits |
| Electives (Choose from the electives below) |
6 credits |
| Telecommunications Engineering Concentration (21 credit hours) |
| CAD 101 |
Computer Aided Drafting I |
3 credits |
| CTC 160 |
Cable Communications |
3 credits |
| CTC 240 |
Telecommunications Engineering & Outside Plant |
3 credits |
| CTC 255 |
Field Studies: Engineering Planning |
3 credits |
| ECO 202 |
Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| Electives (Choose from the electives below) |
6 credits |
| Central Office Technician Concentration (18 credit hours) |
| CNG 129 |
Network Cabling |
2 credits |
| CTC 160 |
Cable Communications |
3 credits |
| ELT 147 |
Digital Devices I |
3 credits |
| Electives (choose from the electives below) |
10 credits |
| Electives (6-10 credit hours) |
| Please choose from the following: |
| CIS 155 |
PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel |
3 credits |
| CNG 224 |
Microsoft Windows Wireless Network |
3 credits |
| CNG 131 |
Network Security Fundamentals |
3 credits |
| CTC 280 |
Internship: Telecom Engineering and Planning* |
3 credits |
*A Convergent Technologies course not previously taken or a course from another technical discipline. (Department Chair approval required.)
| Physical Education (1 credit hour) |
| PED Activity Course |
1 credit |
| Total
| 65-69 credit hours |
*Students may substitute equivalent work experience for CTC 280 with approval from the department chair. A waiver/substitution form must be submitted to the Division Dean.
The Physical Education requirement will be waived for students who are 35 years of age or older at the time of their most recent admission to the College. Appropriate credit must be taken to substitute for the hour waived.
