Specialist Certificate in Telecommunications

This certificate program prepares the student for working in telecommunications at the entry level. The course prepares students to work on local installations of communication services in both business and residential settings. Topics of training include; outside telecom equipment and cabling, pole climbing and working aloft, splicing copper and fiber optic cables, connections and maintenance of business switching equipment and basic telecom equipment repair.

Required Courses

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Term 1
ELT368	DC & AC Fundamentals	3
ELT369	DC & AC Fundamentals Lab	3
TEL210	Telecommunications I	3
TEL213	Introduction to Telephony Lab	3
Term 2
CSC111	Intro to Computers	3
ADM105	Intro to Keyboarding	1
TEL220	Telecommunications II	4
TEL222	Telecommunications Outside Plant	4
TEL223	Telecom Transport Lab	3

Students that complete the Specialist Certificate Program may also continue to pursue the AAS degree in Telecommunications Technology, or graduate with the Specialist Certificate only.