The Communications Technology Program has taught me about communications and how it works. I wanted to try something new and this seemed interesting.
Zayveon Ellis
Class of 2021
Communications Technology
Find Your Wings
Communications Technology is designed to prepare students for careers as within the telecommunications industry. The program trains skills needed to select, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telecommunication systems including microwave and satellite systems.A certificate is earned upon successful completion of the program.
Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each TCT and EET course to progress in the program.
Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
- Attain a 17 composite score on the ACT;
- Score a 70 or higher on the ACCUPLACER Reading Section and a 63 or above on the Algebra Section;
- Earn a “C” or above in Intermediate English and Reading (ENG 0124) and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233);
- Complete 15 semester hours with a “C” average or above from an accredited college or university and demonstrate competency for Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1233). Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement.
Students in Communications Technology program must attend MCC full time (15 or more semester credit hours).
| FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TCT 1114 | Fundamentals of Telecommunications | 4 |
| EET 1114 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| EET 1214 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| EET 2423 | Fundamentals of Fiber Optics | 3 |
| Approved Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 18 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EET 1123 | AC Circuits | 3 |
| TCT 2244 | Copper Cabling Systems | 4 |
| EET 1334 | Solid State Devices & Circuits | 4 |
| TCT 2354 | Fundamentals of Wireless Communications | 4 |
| TCT 2414 | Microwave & Satellite Systems | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
| Technical Electives | |
|---|---|
| TCT 2424 | Network Systems |
| TCT 292 (1-6) | Work Experience |
| TCT 2914 | Special Projects |
| IST 1133 | Fundamentals of Data Communications |
| IST 1223 | Network Concepts |
| IST 1143 | Principles of Information Security |
- Computer Software Engineers
- Telecommunication System Managers
- Telecommunication Equipment Installers
- Cable Installers/Repairer
- Microwave and Satellite Technician
- Optical Fiber Technician/Installer
- Specialized Equipment Sales Person
- Computer Programmers
- Cellular Tower Technician
- DC/AC Circuits
- Digital Electronics
- Microwave & Satellite Communications
- Solid State Devices & Circuits
- $37,113 Salary Range
- $78,158 Salary Range after five years
In the last five years, 68 percent of graduates achieve gainful employment in the telecommunication industry.
Between telecommunications and electronics, there are 40,000-plus jobs in Mississippi that needs to be filled and growing.
For more information:
Allyson Nelson, coordinator
anelson6@meridiancc.edu
601.484.8780