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.

For a complete course description, please see our Course Description Page. All Cable College courses are offered in an online format. For more information on a particular course please contact a Cable College Advisor at scte@rit.edu. The Cable College brochure is also avaible online.


Spring Courses - (Classes begin June 2, 2008)

The following fall courses may be applied towards the BS in Telecommunications*

Telecommunication Fundamentals, 0614-271-90

The following courses may be applied towards the BS in Applied Arts and Science*

Quality Data Analysis, 0684-340-90
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma, 0684-410-90
Communicating in Business, 0688-325-90
Speechwriting, 0688-354-90
Research Techniques, 0688-361-90
Photo Imagining with Computers I, 0688-381-90
Creative Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, 0697-441-90

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

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.

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.

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.

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: scte@rit.edu

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

SCTE Cable College FAQ's