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SCTE Cable College at RIT> Program Information

In June 2006, extending its professional development mission into the higher education arena, the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) announced the formation of the SCTE Cable College at RIT. SCTE Cable College will deliver a comprehensive cable-centric educational program for telecom technicians and engineers in the cable industry. This program will be delivered through courses and degree programs offered by the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering department (ECT ET) and the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies (CMS) . This webpage is dedicated to students who are interested in pursuing a certificate or degree program through the new Cable College initiative.

2009-2010 tuition for undergraduate study is $432 per credit hour.
2009-2010 tuition rates for graduate study is $876 per credit hour.
In addition to the SCTE Foundation grants and scholarships, financial aid is available through RIT's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If you are pursuing an Applied Arts and Science degree, you may apply for a scholarship through the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies.

All Cable College courses are offered in an online format. For more information on a particular course please contact a Cable College Advisor at dilcms@rit.edu. The current Cable College brochure is also avaible online (it is a 1.7MB download).


Fall Courses - Classes begin September 7, 2009

The following course may be applied towards the BS in Applied Arts and Science*
(click on the discipline to expand)

  • •  Accounting and Business Systems - 0680
          (Financial and Managerial Accounting, Personal Finance)
  • •  Business Administration and Management - 0681
          (New Venture Development, Management Process, Marketing, Advertising)
  • •  Quality Management - 0684
          (Basic Quality, Statistics, Six Sigma)
  • •  Technical Communications - 0688
          (Technical Writing, Public Relations, Computer Graphic Design, Web Design)
  • •  Math and Science - 0692
          (College Math, Technical Math, Contemporary Science, Oceanus)
  • •  Interdisciplinary Studies - 0697
          (Leadership, Organizational Change, Creative Thinking)

  • The following courses may be applied towards the BS in Telecommunications or Applied Arts and Science
    • 0614-464-90 Voice Communications
    • 0614-466-90 Voice Communications lab-on site for a weekend
    • 0614-475-90 Switching Technologies
    • 0614-574-90 Network Planning and Design

    The following courses may be applied towards the MS in Telecommunications
    • 0614-722-90 Principles of Telecommunication Networks
    • 0614-764-90 Telecommunication Systems
    • 0614-774-90 WAN/LAN Planning and Design

    *Contact your cable college advisor at dilcms@rit.edu to confirm that the courses listed above are applicable towards the degree program that you have selected.


    Certificates

    Data Communication
    The data communication certificate focuses on the physical and data link layers of the OSI model protocol suite. The data communication certificate is a prerequisite for the voice communication certificate.

    Voice Communication
    The voice communication certificate focuses on telephony, the wireline and cellular PSTN, and related transmission and switching equipment. Students interested in the voice communication certificate must complete the data communication certificate first.

    Telecommunications Network Management
    The telecommunications network management certificate studies narrowband and broadband switching techniques, new policy directions, and many aspects of the management of telecommunications networks.

    To view a flow chart of the certificate enrollment process please click here.

    Bachelors Degrees

    The Cable College program offers two different BS degree options for students. Please click on the links below to obtain more information regarding the BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology or the BS in Applied Arts and Science.

    BS in Applied Arts and Science

    Choose concentrations in Telecommunications and other related areas to meet your career goals. (sample worksheet) To view a flow chart of the Applied Arts and Science degree admittance process please click here.

    BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

    To view a flow chart of the BS degree admittance process please click here.

    Masters Degree

    In addition to several undergraduate certificate and degree options, Cable College offers its students a MS degree option in Telecommunications Engineering Technology. This new telecommunications graduate program will accommodate individuals with both technical and non-technical baccalaureate degrees who were seeking graduate education to help them advance into managerial and leadership roles in the dynamic telecommunications environment. Please click on the link below for more information on the program.

    MS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

    To view a flow chart of the MS degree admittance process please click here.

    Enrollment Information

    To enroll in the Cable College program you will need to complete the SCTE Cable College Admissions Application, and submit it by mail, email or fax. If you know which courses you would like to register for, you may also submit the SCTE Cable College Registration form. If you do not know which courses you would like to register for, you need only submit the SCTE Cable College Admissions Application. An advisor will contact you after receiving the admissions application to assist you in your course selection and completion of the registration form.

    SCTE Cable College Admissions Application

    SCTE Cable College Registration Form

    Send Application and Registration Form to:
    SCTE Cable College at RIT
    Center for Multidisciplinary Studies
    31 Lomb Memorial Drive
    Rochester, NY 14623
    Fax: 585-475-6292
    Phone: 585-475-7054
    Email: dilcms@rit.edu

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Click on the link below to read frequently asked questions about the Cable College program.

    SCTE Cable College FAQ's

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