Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 0925 - Catalog 2017/2018
Anindya Paul, Chair, 386-506-4155, paula@DaytonaState.edu
Timothy Pintello, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4126, pintelt@DaytonaState.edu
Linda Sullivan, 386-506-4154, Linda.Sullivan@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills of wireless technologies, networks, services, and applications. Students also get a basic knowledge of electronics and transmitters, receivers and transmission and distribution systems. This program incorporates innovative teaching methods, uses the latest technology, thus encouraging student success.
Description:
The certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills of wireless technologies, networks, services, and applications. The Wireless Communications Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as a wireless installer, wireless technician, wireless field service technician or to provide supplemental training to persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Program courses transfer directly into other Associate of Science degree programs.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronics.
- Construct and examine the basic operation and application of transmitters, receivers, and transmission and distribution systems.
- Design and analysis of digital communications systems.
- Evaluate the performance of transmission and distribution systems.
- Appraise effectiveness of network communications.
- Assess the proficiency in the analysis of telephony communication systems.
Note: To ensure Financial Aid program eligibility, students need to also be accepted to the parallel associate degree program.
Approximate Additional Costs
Program Tuition and Fees: $1,843*
Access Fee: $24 ($1.35 per credit)
Assessment Fee: $31
Lab Fees: $105
Textbook Estimate: varies depending on new, used, renting, or e-books
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work programs, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Careers
All of these courses count toward either the AS degree in Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis, Electronics Engineering Technology, and Networking Services Technology.
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on the any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2013-14) for this field at 92%.
17-3029.02 Electrical Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.02
17-3029.03 Electromechanical Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.03
17-3029.04 Electronics Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.04
17-3029.05 Industrial Engineering Technologists http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/17-3029.05
For additional Information on wages, trends and career videos:
http://www.careerinfonet.org/occ_rep.asp?optstatus=011000000&soccode=173029&id=1&nodeid=2&stfips=12&search=Go
Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| CET2154 | A+ Computer Repair | 4 |
| CET2850 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CET1600 | Network Plus | 3 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3 |
| CIS2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Computer and Information Systems | 1 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| CET2154 | A+ Computer Repair | 4 |
| CET1600 | Network Plus | 3 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3 |
2nd Semester
| CET2850 | Wireless and Mobile Security | 3 |
| CIS2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Computer and Information Systems | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 18