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Telecommunications
The Program
Students majoring in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in telecommunication develop a working knowledge of networking,
as well as an awareness of current issues, policies, advancements, and applications that characterize the field of telecommunications.
The program focuses on the interrelationships and application of network technology as a primary catalyst for an information driven society.
Areas covered in coursework include:
- Optical networking
- Vendor selection
- Network integration
- Network design and administration
- Network management
- Domestic and international telecommunications policy.
The telecommunications department maintains close ties with industry. Our faculty is recruited directly from the
field, bringing working knowledge tested in real life situations. The program also draws upon the expertise of a professional
advisory board comprised of senior managers and industry executives. As with all programs at SUNYIT, the telecommunications
program includes a strong emphasis on liberal arts and science. This provides students with the tools to relate their
experiences to their work, and helps create a more diverse and complete lifelong education.
B.S. Degree Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Telecommunications, a student must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours
and fullfill the following requirements. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their major to graduate.
| I. Arts & Sciences - 60 Credits |
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| A. Liberal Arts |
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| Oral/Speech Communication |
3 Credits |
| Upper Division Technical Writing(COM 306) |
4 Credits |
| Social Science Elective |
3 Credits |
| American History |
3 Credits |
| Western Civilization |
2 Credits |
| Other World Civilzations |
2 Credits |
| Humanities Elective |
3 Credits |
| Foreign Language Elective |
3 Credits |
| Fine Arts Elective |
3 Credits |
| English Composition |
3 Credits |
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29 Credits |
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| B. Mathematics and Science |
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| Physics I (PHY 101) |
4 Credits |
| Physics II (PHY 102) |
4 Credits |
| Elements of Calculus / Calculus I (MAT 112/151) |
4 Credits |
| Statistics* |
3 Credits |
| College Math Elective |
3 Credits |
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18 Credits |
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| C. Computer Science |
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| UNIX Programming Environment (CS 307) |
2 Credits |
| Computer Systems & C Programming(CSC 317) |
3 Credits |
| Computer Science Electives |
8 Credits |
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13 Credits |
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60 Credits |
| II. Professional Coursework - 46 Credits |
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| A. Telecommunication Core Courses |
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| Introduction to Telecommunications (TEL 300) |
3 Credits |
| Basic Voice Communications (TEL 301) |
4 Credits |
| Basic Data Communications (TEL 305) |
4 Credits |
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11 Credits |
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| Telecommunication Technical Electives |
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| B. Must complete 19 credits from the following (TEL 307, 310, 315, 316, 340, 380, 381, 383, 384, 400, 416, 425, 430, 493, 494) |
19 Credits |
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| C. Telecommunication Management/Policy Must complete 8 credits from the following (TEL 330, 382, 420, 450) |
8 Credits |
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| D. Business/Management |
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| Accounting I (ACC 201) |
4 Credits |
| Financial Management Principles (FIN 302) |
4 Credits |
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8 Credits |
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| III. Open Electives - Balance of 124 credits |
18 credits |
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46 Credits |
*If Calculus requirement already fulfilled, must take MAT/STA 225
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