Return to WNC Home Page Skip Navigation A-Z IndexMapsFaculty and Staff DirectoryContact Us
About WNCAcademicsApply NowAthleticsNews and EventsOffices and ServicesStudent Life

Associate of Applied Science, Convergence Technology: 2007-2008 Catalog
Programs of Study

Convergence Technology

Associate of Applied Science

The Convergence Technology degree is designed to prepare students with a breadth of knowledge in the primary areas of convergence: Data Networking, Telephony, and Convergence, with areas of focus in wireless LANs, VoIP (Voice over IP), network security, telephony and troubleshooting of converged networks. Convergence technology is the merging of voice, video and data on a single network, integrating telecommunications and computer technology in a way that opens powerful new avenues of communication.

Salary: $44,500–$72,000 / year (U.S.)

Career Outlook: High demand through 2014

Good To Know: Technicians are a necessity for unified communications solutions for voice, data and video

WNC Academic Division: For more information about this program of study, please contact the Business and Computer Technology Division.


Additional Information

Total Requirements: 64 credits

 
Core Requirements 40 Credits
CIT 129 Introduction to Programming 3
CIT 165B Introduction to Convergence 3
CIT 211 Microsoft Networking I 4
CIT 212 Microsoft Networking II 4
CSCO 120B CISCO Internetworking Academies I 4
CSCO 121B CISCO Internetworking Academies II 4
ET 131B Electronics I 4
ET 155B Home Technology Convergence 4
ET 265B Fundamentals of Telecommunications 3

Choose at least 7 credits from the following convergence electives:
ET 132B
ET 198B
ET 200B
CIT 161B
CIT 213
CIT 214
CIT 269B
CSCO 220B
CSCO 221B
CSCO 130B		 Electronics II
Special Topics in Electronics
Electronics Projects
Essentials of Information Security
Microsoft Networking III
Microsoft Networking IV
Advanced Convergence
CISCO Internetworking Academies III
CISCO Internetworking Academies IV
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs		 4
3–6
3–6
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
 
General Education Requirements 24 Credits
English/Communications Requirement (Recommended: BUS 107 & BUS 108: Must include a writing course) 6
Human Relations Requirement 3
Humanities/Social Science Requirements 3
Mathematics Requirement 3
Science Requirement 6
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements 3
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science can be found on the Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements page.
Return to WNC Home Page © 2007 Western Nevada College
Privacy Policy | Site Policies | WNC en Español | Home 		Information: 775-445-3000
General Questions: info_desk@wnc.edu