Undergraduate Certificates
As a NACTEL student you can choose to earn one or more certificates. To qualify for a certificate you must:
- Successfully maintain a 2.0 QPA overall.
- Successfully complete four out of five required certificate courses with Pace University (meaning you can transfer equivalent credits from another institution or Prior Learning experience for only one of the five required courses) and maintain a 2.0 QPA within these core classes. *
*A maximum of four transfer or Prior Learning credits can be applied to certificate courses. Upon completion of the certificate requirements, you must complete and submit an Application for Certificate. The Application for a Certificate is a part of the online graduation application.
Students may be required to take some foundation courses before registering for any courses specific to a certificate. This depends on whether you choose to take assessments and the results of those assessments, as well as other program requirements.
Telecommunications Essentials Certificate
The Telecommunications Essentials Certificate is designed to provide you with basic knowledge of the electronics needed for a complete understanding of the telecommunications industry. You may apply for this certificate after completing the required courses regardless of whether or not you choose to continue on and earn your Associate of Science Degree in Applied Information Technology.
| Course | TELECOM ESSENTIALS REQUIRED COURSES 20 CREDITS | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 109 | Global Telecommunications Essentials | 4 | R |
| CIT 211 | Platform Technologies and Architecture | 4 | R |
| CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 | R |
| AIT 235 | Telecommunications II / Signal Transmission for Telecommunications | 4 | R |
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 | R |
Emerging Telecommunications in Technology Certificate
This certificate has been designed specifically for the working professional interested in learning more about new and emerging technologies in the telecommunications industry. Since these courses are highly technical and offered only at the bachelor’s level, you must ALL the prerequisite requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree in order to participate.
| Course | EMERGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE 20 CREDITS | Credit | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 371 | Fiber Optics | 4 | R |
| AIT 381 | Emerging Broadband Technologies | 4 | R |
| AIT 382 | Voice Over Internet Protocol Technologies | 4 | R |
| AIT 383 | Emerging Wireless Technologies | 4 | R |
| Course | SELECTION OF 1 CAPSTONE OFFERING (BOTH COURSES) | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 196C | PC Applications for Telecommunication: Access | 1 | |
| IT 605 | Database Management Systems | 3 | |
| OR | |||
| CIS 102N | Topic: Introduction to Project Manager | 1 | |
| IT 607 | Systems Development and Project Management | 3 | |
| OR | |||
| CIS 125 | Unix Fundamentals | 1 | |
| IT 603 | Overview of Information Security | 3 |
Wireless Networking Essentials Certificate
This certificate introduces the students to intermediate wireless concepts, including solid state devices and circuits, operating systems, wireless LANs, transmission systems, and wireless network security. Upon completing this certificate, the student can compete for intermediate and advanced positions in the wireless broadband telecommunications industry.
| Course | WIRELESS NETWORKING ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE 20 CREDITS | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 233 | Wireless LANs | 4 | R |
| CIT 211 | Platform Technologies and Architecture | 4 | R |
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 | R |
| TS 314 | Operating Systems | 4 | R |
| Major Elective | 4 | R |
Mobile Essentials Certificate
This certificate introduces the students to intermediate concepts and applications of Mobile technologies. This is an intermediate certificate program and the Introduction to Telecommunications Certificate has to be completed prior to taking this certificate.
| Course | MOBILE ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE 20 CREDITS | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 109 | Global Telecommunications Essentials | 4 | R |
| AIT 235 | Telecommunications II / Signal Transmission for Telecommunications | 4 | R |
| AIT 263 | Mobile Technology: An Introduction | 4 | R |
| CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 | R |
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 | R |
Introduction to Broadband Certificate
This certificate introduces the student to basic networking concepts, including math, computing, communication, electronics and basic broadband essentials. Upon completing this certificate, the student can compete for entry-level technical positions.
| Course | INTRODUCTION TO BROADBAND REQUIRED COURSES 20 CREDITS | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 107 | Computer Applications | 4 | R |
| AIT 109 | Global Telecommunications Essentials | 4 | R |
| AIT 111 | AC/DC Electrical Circuits | 4 | R |
| AIT 120 | Business and Technical Communications for Telecommunications | 4 | R |
| MAT 125 | Technical Math I | 4 | R |
Broadband Essentials Certificate
This certificate introduces the students to intermediate networking concepts, including operating systems, networking technologies, cabling and hardware maintenance. Upon completing this certificate, the student can compete for intermediate and advanced positions in the telecommunications industry.
You must select one of the two elective courses.
| Course | BROADBAND ESSENTIALS REQUIRED COURSES 20 CREDITS | Credits | Required/Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIT 235 | Telecommunications II / Signal Transmission for Telecommunications | 4 | R |
| CIT 211 | Platform Technologies and Architecture | 4 | E |
| CIT 221 | Global Networking Technology | 4 | R |
| CIT 223 | Introduction to SDN & Virtualization | 4 | R |
| CIT 251 | Computer Security Overview | 4 | R |
| TS 314 | Operating Systems | 4 | E |
Note: Pre-screens, prerequisites and the Online Seminar (AIT 103) are required for students taking single courses and/or the certificate programs.
* Not every course will be offered every term.