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Cable College > FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I apply to the Cable College program?
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: What are the major distinctions between the BS in Applied Arts and Science and the BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology? How do I know which degree is right for me?
The BS in Applied Arts and Science is designed to allow you to take advantage of previous academic work and enable you to design a degree that closely matches your specific job function or future desires. Because of the flexibility of this degree, it may be possible for you to have a much shorter time-to-degree duration because it may be possible to receive credit that will not be accepted in the BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology. Students choosing the BS in Applied Arts and Science option can create concentration areas in Telecommunications or related areas. The BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology is a degree that is certified by the TAC of ABET and will have broader acceptance in industry, but also more stringent requirements for coursework. If your goal is to become a Telecommunications Engineer, or perhaps pursue a MS in a branch of Engineering or Engineering Technology the BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology will probably make the most sense for you. How many concentrations do I need for an Applied Arts and Science degree?
You should have a minimum of one concentration for an associates degree and two concentrations for a bachelors degree. However, you can have up to two concentrations for an associates degree and four concentrations total towards a bachelors degree. Can I transfer in professional concentrations from my previous school?
Yes. Credits and concentrations can be transferred in from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Can my credits be transferred in if they are over 10 years old?
Yes, subject to RIT and departmental approval. Why should I pursue an Applied Arts and Science degree?
The Applied Arts and Science degrees are designed for individuals who have decided that a conventional associate or bachelors degree program will not meet their career goals or work well with their current lifestyles. Applied Arts and Science degrees allow students the chance to combine one to four areas of professional concentrations into their degree. Is their an advisor available to talk to about the Cable College program?
Yes, there is a Cable College advisor available to work with students that are already enrolled in the program or are interested in learning more about the program. Please call (585) 475-2234 and ask to schedule an appointment with Dewey Lawrence, Cable College Advisor. You may also contact Dewey by email at scte@rit.edu. Can I use RIT certificate programs to build a degree?
Yes. Many existing undergraduate certificate programs offered by departments across RIT may be used as concentrations for customiszable CMS Applied Arts and Science degree programs. Some examples of certificates that are offered at RIT are Data Communication, Voice Communication, Telecommunications Network Management, Quality Management, Structural Design, Small Business Management, Human Resource Administration, and Technical Information Design. What is the difference between a certificate and a professional concentration?
A certificate is a predetermined grouping of courses designed to get you started on a career or enhance your marketability if you are already working in the field. A professional concentration is a sequence of courses designed by you and your advisor and can encompass many of the certificate programs on campus. Are there any qualifying or entrance exams that I must take?
In addition to filling out the application, there is a math assessment that you will need to complete. You should contact the Cable College Advisor for more information regarding this exam. Can I apply the certificates in Voice Communications, Data Communications and Network Management towards the BS in Telecommunications or the BS in Applied Arts and Science?
Yes, you can apply all three of these certificates towards either the BS degree in Telecommunications or the BS degree in Applied Arts and Science. Can I apply transfer credit from other institutions towards a BS degree?
Transfer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. You should speak with the Cable College Advisor and ask to have your transfer credit evaluated. If I am accepted in to the BS in Telecommunications Engineering Technology BS degree, do I have to physically be at RIT for any labs?
Yes, for the Signaling, Transmission & Switching (0614-464) course, when used towards the BS degree, have a weekend lab component that requires students to attend one weekend at the RIT campus. This usually takes place during week 8 of the 10 week quarter. This course is also part of the Voice Communications Certificate. For the certificate there is not a lab requirement. What is a professional concentration?
A concentration is a professional area of study in which a minimum of 20 credit hours must be earned in a related area of focus from an existing undergraduate program. Example: Cable College students interested in pursuing a AAS or BS in Applied Arts and Science may want to choose Telecommunications as one concentration in their degree program. If I receive an Applied Arts and Science degree, are the professional concentrations listed on my degree and transcript?
Your concentrations will not be listed on your degree and transcripts. However, a letter will be included with your degree from CMS stating what professional concentrations you completed within your Applied Arts and Science degree. |
