Degree Map

A.A.S. in Telecommunications Technology

Catalog Year 2026-2027

For students placing into MA-114

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions This degree map is designed for students who place into MA-114.

Additional degree map for students who place into other levels of mathematics.

Semester 1

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

3

MA 114 - College Algebra and Trigonometry for Technical Students

4

ET 110 - Electric Circuit Analysis

4

ET 540 - Digital Computer Theory

4

TECH 100 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology

1

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
In FYS, Research Baccalaureate Programs and Complete a Transfer Plan
Create a Handshake account
Explore career options in telecommunications using Focus2 and QCC Career Services resources
Draft a Basic Resume
Join a Student Club: Get involved on campus to start building your network and developing core skills
Explore and join a professional organization in your field. (e.g., /IEEE, ASEE, WIA, Fiber Broadband Association, NYWSA, NFPA)
Meeting with a career coach to discuss goals and create a career plan
Attend at least one professional event or conference hosted by organization in your field (e.g., IEEE, Fiber Broadband Association, WIA).
Attend Professional Development Events and Workshops

Semester 2

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

3

MA 128 - Calculus for Technical and Business Students

4

ET 210 - Electronics I

4

ET 509 - Programming for Embedded Systems

1

ET 704 - Networking Fundamentals I

4

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Attend Transfer Events (AA/AS only)
Linkedln profile
Draft a Cover Letter
Research Tranfer and Scholarship
Identify Skills You Need to Build Outside the Classroom, then, explore tools and resources to develop those skills (e.g. Coursera(telecommunications), CUNY Upskilling, Linkedln Learning, Cisco Certification, AWS Academy, Anritsu, IPC-A-620E Certification)
Conduct one informational interview with a professional in telecommunications
Update resume, with technical skills
Explore skills outside the classroom and resources skills (e.g., Coursera (telecommunications), CUNY Upskilling, Linkdeln Learning, Cisco Certification, AWS, Anritsu, IPC-A-620E Certification).

Semester 3

Class
Credit Hours

ET 560 - Microprocessors and Microcomputers

4

ET 705 - Networking Fundamentals II

4

Major Elective

1

Note: Select from list below

PH 201 - General Physics I3

4

History or Social Science course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2D , or 2E

3

Note: (HIST-100 series, ANTH, CRIM-101 or 102, ECON, PLSC, PSYC, or SOCY)

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Start Your Intership Search: Begin looking for and applying to intership opportunties relevant to your major. Consider CUNY Career Launch, CUNY Internship Opportunities, and CUNY Spring Forward
Find a Mentor to Check in With Periodically

Semester 4

Class
Credit Hours

ET 230 - Telecommunications I

4

ET 232 - Wireless Mobile Communications

3

Major Elective

2

Note: World Cultures & Global Issues

PH 202 - General Physics II3,4

4

One History or Social Science course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2D , or 2E

3

Note: (HIST-100 series, ANTH, CRIM-101 or 102, ECON, PLSC, PSYC, or SOCY)

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Connect w/ professional network for job leads
Complete Graduation Survey in CUNYfirst Checklist

Total required credits for the degree: 64

Major Elective Courses

Class
Credit Hours

ET 140 - Sinusoidal and Transient Circuit Analysis
Note: Prerequisite: ET-110; Corequisite: MA-128

3

ET 220 - Electronics II
Note: Prerequisite: ET-210

4

ET 375 - Introduction to Robotics
Note: Prerequisite: ET-110 and either ET-510 or ET-540 or POD

4

ET 481 - Personal Computer Technology, Architecture & Troubleshooting
Note: Prerequisite: ET-501 or ET-504 or permission of the Department

2

ET 502 - Introduction to Computer Programming

1

ET 504 - Operating Systems and System Deployment

2

ET 506 - Linux Operating System
Note: Corequisite: ET-704 or permission of the Department

3

ET 570 - Creating Smartphone Apps

3

ET 575 - Introduction to C++ Programming Design & Implementation
Note: Prerequisite: MA-321 or corequisite: MA-114, MA-119 or MA-440

3

ET 580 - Object-Oriented Programming
Note: Prerequisite: ET-575 with a grade of C or better

3

ET 710 - Front-End UI/UX Web Development

3

ET 712 - JavaScript Programming: Client and Server

3

ET 720 - Advanced Web and Multimedia Programming
Note: Prerequisite: ET-710

1

ET 725 - Computer Network Security
Note: Prerequisite ET-704 or permission of the Department

3

ET 754 - Security Policies and Procedures

3

ET 841 - The Science of Energy and Power in the Modern World

3

ET 842 - Energy Production and Conservation for a Sustainable World
Note: Corequisite: ET-841

1

ET 991, 992, or 993 - Cooperative Education
Note: Permission of the Department

1