Student and Counselor Resource Page for Telecommunications Technology

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Skyline College Telecommunications Department Web Site

A.S. Degree Major Checklist for Telecommunications and Wireless Technology (pdf.)

A.S. Degree Major Checklist for Network Engineering (pdf.)

Certificates, Skill Endorsements and Industry Certifications

Transfer Opportunities for Telecommunications Technicians

When considering transfer programs be aware that at some colleges and universities a major in "Telecommunications" means television or broadcast production, management or journalism.

Many schools are now using the terms "Information Technologies" or "Information Systems" for their programs relating to telecommunications.

Transfer opportunities in Telecommunications Technology are somewhat limited at the bachelor's degree level. The following local schools offer programs in Telecommunications Management:

CSU East Bay

Click here for the Project ASSIST articulation agreement for CSU East Bay's BS in Business Administration - Telecommunication Management Option

Click here for a listing of other schools throughout the world that offer training in telecommunications technologies.

Additional programs in fields related to telecommunications technology can be found in the Engineering Departments of many 4-year colleges and universities. Telecommunication Management & Policy may also be offered at the graduate level as a concentration for a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Career and Educational Resources for Telecommunications Technology

	Occupational information about the nature of the work, working conditions, training and/or educational requirements, job outlook, and earnings.
	Lists of transfer, graduate, professional, and other educational programs.
	Information of special interest to multicultural populations.

Telecommunications Technology

Telecommunications, Career Guide to Industries Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Line Installers and Repairers Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Radio & Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Global Wireless Education Consortium GWEC

	Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SCTA
	International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Telecommunications Department Communication Workers of America. AFL-CIO,CLC
	United States Telecom Association USTA

Telecommunications: Major and Career Resources CSU East Bay