The central goal of the A.S. degree in Telecommunications and
Networking in the College of Professional Studies is to
prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a
4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in
Telecommunications and Networking with the Business Option, or to
another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s.
The program prepares graduates
to:
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic
concepts which serve as the foundation for all communications
networking systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and logical
principles that determine how data networks, and various telephonic
and communications systems work.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory,
terminology, and nomenclature of telecommunications systems.
- Demonstrate development of a strong foundation in the basic
protocols and processes employed in telecommunications and
networking.
Demonstrate the analytical skills
necessary to apply the basic concepts and principles of
telecommunications and networking to the solution of practical
problems within a technical environment.
- Analyze organizational networking and telecommunications
requirements.
- Identify and select communications technologies to address
organizational requirements.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills required
in a technical environment.