BS in Professional Technology Studies, Telecommunications Concentration
Degree Requirements
Students gain a thorough understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of the industry, and emerge prepared for success in a wide range of telecom careers.
Degree Credit Summary
Total Degree Requirements: 120 Credits
Required Foundation Courses (13 Credits)
| Course | Required Courses (13) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 103 | Online Seminar | 1 |
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications | 4 |
| ENG 120 | Critical Writing | 4 |
| MAT 125 | Technical Math | 4 |
Major Prerequisite Courses (12)
| Course | Major Electives (16 Credits) | CredIts |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 109 | Global Telecommunications Essentials | 4 |
| AIT 111 | Electric Circuits | 4 |
| AIT 233 | Wireless LAN | 4 |
| OR | ||
| AIT 235 | Telecommunications II | 4 |
Arts & Science Electives (36-48 Credits)
Major Courses (36 Credits)*
Major Core Courses (16)
| Course | Major Core (16 Credits) | CredIts |
|---|---|---|
| AIT 371 | Fiber Optics | 4 |
| AIT 381 | Emerging Broadband Technologies | 4 |
| AIT 382 | Voice Over IP Technologies | 4 |
| AIT 383 | Emerging Wireless Technologies | 4 |
Major Elective Courses (16)
| Course | Major Elective (Choose 16 credits) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIT 201 | Introduction to Programming Using Python | 3 |
| CIT 211 | Introduction to Computer System Hardware | 4 |
| CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 |
| CIT 231 | Web Authoring and Digital Media | 4 |
| CIT 361 | Forensic Investigation, Acquisition, and Analysis of Digital Evidence | 4 |
| CIT 363 | Computer Forensics, Cyberlaw and Evidence Admissibility | 4 |
| CIT 365 | Mobile Device Forensics | 4 |
| TS 314 | Operating Systems | 4 |
Major Capstone Courses (Choose 1 set) (4)**
| Course | Capstone (4 Credits) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT 603 | Overview of Information Security | 3 |
| AND | ||
| CIS 125 | Unix Fundamentals | 1 |
| OR | ||
| IT 605 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| AND | ||
| AIT 196C | PC Applications for Telecommunication: Access | 1 |
| OR | ||
| IT 607 | Systems Development and Project Management | 3 |
| AND | ||
| CIS 102N | Introduction to Project Manager | 1 |
General/Open Electives (12-24 Credits)
*Not every course will be offered every semester
**Students are eligible to take the Major Capstone selection once they have fulfilled ALL of the following:
- Completed 3 out of the 4 Major Core courses (AIT 371, AIT 381, AIT 382, AIT 383)
- Earned a minimum of 90 credits
- Earned a GPA above 3.2