Distance Telecommunications Degree Thread

I just wanted to make a compilation thread for all of the information I have learned while searching for a Telecommunications bachelors and Masters program.

Associates:

Ellis College of NY Institute of Technology - Associate of Applied Science in Telecommunications Technology - http://ellis.nyit.edu/schools/associate/telecommunications_technology.php

Accreditation:

An academic division of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Ellis College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. - Regionally Accredited.


Bachelors:

Mt. Sierra College - Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications Technology - http://www.mtsierra.edu/online_p_telecom.php

Accreditation: Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), Arlington, VA - Nationally Accredited.

Approved as a degree-granting institution by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE), Sacramento, CA

Authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to offer Federal Loans and Grants to qualified students, Washington, D.C.

Veterans Approved Institution


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Fort Hays State University - Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications - http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/degrees/bachelors/networking/index.htm

Accreditation:

The Virtual College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Regionally Accredited.

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Ellis College of NY Institute of Technology - Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications Management - http://ellis.nyit.edu/schools/bachelors/telecom_network_mgmt.php

Accreditation:

An academic division of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Ellis College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. - Regionally Accredited.

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Rochester Institute of Technology - Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications Engineering Technology - http://www.rit.edu/~625www/online/154.php3

Accreditation:

The BS program in telecommunications engineering technology started in 1989 and officially began accepting students in the fall of 1990. It was the first bachelor of science program in the United States accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET) in telecommunications engineering technology.

In addition to the BS degree programs, the ECTET department offers three certificate programs in telecommunications that are available either on-campus or completely via online learning.

 

Masters Degrees

University of Colorado At Boulder

http://telecom.colorado.edu/index.php?load=content&page_id=3

MASTER'S DEGREES (36 credit hours):

Master of Science in Telecommunications—2 year interdisciplinary degree with work in the technology of communications and networking, economics, business, and policy.

Master of Engineering in Telecommunications—2 year interdisciplinary degree with an emphasis on the technology of communications and networking.

 

Masters Degrees

University of Denver University College Online

http://universitycollege.du.edu/grad/tele/index.cfm

The Telecommunications program at the University of Denver University College is designed to provide specific industry expertise required for career success. The program’s curriculum emphasizes a balance of theory and practice combined with your professional experience to generate focused outcomes.

master's degrees

Broadband
Management and Policy
Technology
Wireless Networks

graduate certificates

Telecommunications Technology
Broadband
Telecommunications Management and Policy
Wireless Networks

Accreditation:

The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of eight regional accrediting bodies in the nation. Regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States

 

Murray State University, BS in Telecommunications Systems Management

Murray State University, MS in Telecommunications Systems Management

Polytechnic University, MS in Telecommunication Networks

Capitol College, Graduate Certificate in Global Telecommunications Systems

 

Cool, Those look good!

 

I can tell you that the CU ITP program aggressively partners with the commercial telecom sector to find internships and paid positions for its graduates. They boast a near 100% placement rate.

 

That program looks intense!

Have you finished up at University of Denver University College yet?

 

Nope - three classes left. I'm in no hurry, as I'm no longer receiving assistance from my employer.

As for CU ITP being intense, definitely - of the distance programs I looked at, it's probably on par with SMU, Syracuse, and Oklahoma State. I'd venture to say that Stevens and RIT's programs are probably more difficult.

For someone with your background and aspirations, I'd recommend the Pace/NACTEL program - it was developed with heavy input from both telecom carriers and communication workers unions:

http://www.nactel.org/programs/degrees.php

 

Hi guys - This is not my area of interest but I think that the idea of a compilation thread is great. It could be very useful to others with interests similar to your own. I might get inspired and start one myself.

 

Thanks Kizmet!

 

Associates:

Pace University

A.S. In Applied Information Technology, Telecommunications Track
# Introduction to Telecommunications Certificate
# Telecommunications Essentials Certificate

A.S. In Applied Information Technology, Networking Technologies
# Introduction to Broadband Certificate
# Broadband Essentials Certificate

A.S. In Applied Information Technology, Wireless Networking Track (Pending NYS Approval)
# Wireless Networking Essentials Certificate

Programs
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Telecommunications Technologies
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AS Degree


PACE UniversityThis A.S. in Applied Information Technology degree program, taught completely online by fully accredited Pace University, prepares students for many technical positions in the telecommunications industry. Students may choose to pursue the Telecommunications, Networking or Wireless Networking Track, depending on their needs and career goals.

# Wireless Networking Technologies track (NEW!) – provides students with an understanding of all aspects o fthe most current wirelss networking technologies. The Wireless Networking track is built upon, and includes the following imbedded certificates:

* Wireless Networking Essentials Certificate (NEW!)


# Telecommunications track – provides students with an understanding of circuit switched networking, including DSL, built on copper landlines. The Telecommunications track includes the following imbedded certificates:

* Introduction to Telecommunications Certificate
* Telecommunications Essentials Certificate


# Networking Technologies track – provides students with an understanding of the packet switched networking and includes Broadband and Entertainment technologies, built on fiber optic cables. The Networking track is built upon, and includes the following imbedded certificates and courses:

* Jump Start to broadband courses
* Introduction to Broadband Certificate
* Broadband Essentials Certificate


The Applied Information Technology major core courses in electrical circuits, signal and data transmission and emerging telecommunications technologies are a required foundation for both tracks.

Bachelors



B.S. in Professional Technology Studies, Telecommunications Concentration
# Advanced Certificate in Emerging Telecommunications Technology