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AS Degree

Telecommunications Track

This associate's degree program, taught completely online by fully accredited Pace University, prepares students for many technical positions in the telecommunications industry. It provides students with an understanding of circuit-switch networking technology built on copper lines, including DSL, as well as a comprehensive core of telecom technology courses. The program is transferable into Pace University's Accelerated B.S. degree program (2 years) as well as traditional 4-year degree programs offered by other institutions.

Who should apply?
This program is open to people interested in learning the networking and operating system aspects of current telecommunications technologies and who:

Have a high school diploma
Cannot attend a traditional college program
Want to prepare for technical jobs in the industry
Want to expand their knowledge of the technical aspects of the industry

What will I learn?
The Telecommunications track provides the fundamentals of telephony, solid state circuits, digital and microprocessor fundamentals, DSL, computer applications, communications and math, as well as the basics of the industry's emerging technologies. At the completion of the A.S. degree program, students will have:

the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems as well as document and communicate technical information;
enhanced computer hardware and software knowledge and skills;
enhanced computer networking knowledge and skills;
hands-on experience with telecommunications technology.

The degree program builds on, and includes, the: Intro to Telecommunications Certificate and the Telecommunications Essentials Certificate.

What degree will I earn?
At the successful completion of this 64-credit program, graduates will receive the Associate of Science in Applied Information Technology, Telecommunications from Pace University. For a listing of the courses required and a breakdown of credits, check the A.S. Degree Details.

How long does the program take to complete?
Assuming most students are also working full-time, the program can take about 2.5 years to complete.

When can I apply?
Applications are accepted in advance of each semester, which run: Early Fall, Late Fall, Early Spring, Late Spring and Summer. For information on how to apply, go to: http://support.csis.pace.edu/nactel/admission/index.cfm

What are the next steps?

If you've never taken an online class before, check out How Online Learning Works and take the self-quiz, Is Online Learning for Me?
Find out about Tuition for this degree, as well as Financial Aid, if that is appropriate for you.
Visit the Pace Web site (http://support.csis.pace.edu/nactel/program/index.cfm) for detailed information on the A.S. degree requirements, admissions procedures and how to register.
If you are unsure of if this degree meets your career or academic goals, Contact Us.
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Programs Telecom Technologies • BS Degree • AS Degree AS Degree, Telecom - Introduction Certificate - Essentials Certificate AS Degree, Wireless Networking AS Degree, Video AS Degree, Networking Tuition Information Join Now Courses of Interest Requirements Prior Learning Assessment Financial Aid			Programs - AS Degree - Telecommunications Track This associate's degree program, taught completely online by fully accredited Pace University, prepares students for many technical positions in the telecommunications industry. It provides students with an understanding of circuit-switch networking technology built on copper lines, including DSL, as well as a comprehensive core of telecom technology courses. The program is transferable into Pace University's Accelerated B.S. degree program (2 years) as well as traditional 4-year degree programs offered by other institutions. Who should apply? This program is open to people interested in learning the networking and operating system aspects of current telecommunications technologies and who: Have a high school diploma Cannot attend a traditional college program Want to prepare for technical jobs in the industry Want to expand their knowledge of the technical aspects of the industry What will I learn? The Telecommunications track provides the fundamentals of telephony, solid state circuits, digital and microprocessor fundamentals, DSL, computer applications, communications and math, as well as the basics of the industry's emerging technologies. At the completion of the A.S. degree program, students will have: the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems as well as document and communicate technical information; enhanced computer hardware and software knowledge and skills; enhanced computer networking knowledge and skills; hands-on experience with telecommunications technology. The degree program builds on, and includes, the: Intro to Telecommunications Certificate and the Telecommunications Essentials Certificate. What degree will I earn? At the successful completion of this 64-credit program, graduates will receive the Associate of Science in Applied Information Technology, Telecommunications from Pace University. For a listing of the courses required and a breakdown of credits, check the A.S. Degree Details. How long does the program take to complete? Assuming most students are also working full-time, the program can take about 2.5 years to complete. When can I apply? Applications are accepted in advance of each semester, which run: Early Fall, Late Fall, Early Spring, Late Spring and Summer. For information on how to apply, go to: http://support.csis.pace.edu/nactel/admission/index.cfm What are the next steps? If you've never taken an online class before, check out How Online Learning Works and take the self-quiz, Is Online Learning for Me? Find out about Tuition for this degree, as well as Financial Aid, if that is appropriate for you. Visit the Pace Web site (http://support.csis.pace.edu/nactel/program/index.cfm) for detailed information on the A.S. degree requirements, admissions procedures and how to register. If you are unsure of if this degree meets your career or academic goals, Contact Us. Click to