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State Board Approval Date: |
June 2007 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2007 |
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Last Updated: |
December 29, 2008 |
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM
STANDARDS |
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CVL4-02-01 |
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CVL4-02-04 |
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CVL4-03-02 |
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CVL4-03-03 |
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Standard Number: CVL4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Convergent Telecommunications Technology program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in TCSG document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
completion of
application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b.
proper completion
of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: CVL4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Convergent TelecommunicationsTechnology, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program are:
a.
Attainment
of 16 years of age;
b.
achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in TCSG document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores, or recommendation by program faculty and
designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of
student potential; and
c.
completion of
application and related procedures.
All Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of The Technical College System of Georgia.
Standard Number: CVL4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
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A Program Major Code of CVL4 and a Program CIP Code of 470103 are applied to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program. |
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The Convergent Telecommunications Technology Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows: |
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Specialization Title |
Specialization
Major Code |
Specialization
CIP Code |
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Convergent Network |
CVN4 |
110901 |
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Broadband |
BBT4 |
470103 |
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Cell Site/Wireless |
CLW4 |
470103 |
Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code CVL4 and Program CIP Code 470103 to the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.
Standard Number: CVL4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CVL4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CVL4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Convergent
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma
The Convergent
Telecommunications Technology program prepares students to work in the next generation
of converged telecommunications services. Graduates will be proficient in voice
and network technologies including VoIP and packetized switching, and will be
able to install and maintain the current legacy systems. Graduates in the
Broadband track will be able to perform all duties of a cable TV technician.
Wireless graduates will be able to perform installation and service procedures
as related to the site/wireless industry.
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General Core Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development [P]
Provisional admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Fundamentals
of English I [P]* |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Foundations
of Mathematics [P]** |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
13 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
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Course |
Occupational Course Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Direct
Current Circuits I MAT
101 or higher |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Alternating
Current I [P]
IFC 101 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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Fiber
Optics [P]
Advisor approval |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Microcomputer
Installation and Maintenance [P]
Advisor approval |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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Digital
Transmission Systems [P]
Advisor approval |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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BICSI
Level I Cabling Installation [P]
Advisor approval |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Introduction
to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
21 |
14 |
15 |
50 |
33 |
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And completion of one of the following specializations:
Convergent Network Specialization
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Course |
Specialization Course
Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Networking
Fundamentals [P]
Advisor approval |
4 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
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OR |
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Introduction
to LANS and WANS [P]
Advisor approval |
(4) |
(4) |
(0) |
(8) |
(6) |
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Introduction
to WANS and Routing [P]
CIS 2321 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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Network
Installation and Repair I [P]
TEL 202 or advisor approval |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Communication
Platforms [P]
TEL 108 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational
Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
9+ |
9 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
16+ |
8+ |
12+ |
41+ |
33 |
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OR
Broadband Specialization
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Course |
Specialization Course
Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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CATV
Fundamentals [P]
IFC 102 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Broadband
Cable Installation [P]
TEL 169 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Broadband
System Installation [P]
TEL 170 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Broadband
Troubleshooting and Repair [P]
TEL 172 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational
Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
9+ |
9 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
16+ |
0+ |
24+ |
49+ |
33 |
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OR
Cell
Site/Wireless Specialization
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Course |
Specialization Course
Title |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction
to Wireless Telephony [P]
Provisional admission |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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S/W
System Maintenance [P]
Advisor approval |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Cell
Site Equipment and Operations [P]
TEL 165 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
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Troubleshooting
Cell Site Systems [P}
TEL 181 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
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RF-Antenna
and Propagation [P]
TEL 165 |
2 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational
Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
13+ |
13 |
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Minimum Required Hours: |
10+ |
0+ |
26+ |
45+ |
31 |
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* [P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance
reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.
** [P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.
Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma
77 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diplomal program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
Convergent
Telecommunications Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
First Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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IFC 101 |
Direct Current Circuits I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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IFC 102 |
Alternating Current I |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
4 |
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MAT 1012 |
Foundations of Mathematics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
11 |
4 |
0 |
15 |
13 |
Second Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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TEL 122 |
Computer Installation and
Maintenance |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
7 |
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TEL 202 |
BICSI Level I Cabling
Installation |
4 |
6 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
9 |
16 |
0 |
25 |
16 |
Third Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 116 |
Fiber Optics Transmission
Systems |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 160 |
Digital Transmission Systems |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Total |
11 |
0 |
9 |
20 |
14 |
Convergent
Network Specialization
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 108 |
Network Installation and
Repair |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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CIS 1140 |
Networking Fundamentals |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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CIS 2321 |
Introduction to LANS and
WANS |
(4) |
(4) |
(0) |
(8) |
(6) |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational Electives |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
6+ |
6 |
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Total |
8+ |
4+ |
6+ |
24+ |
18 |
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Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 211 |
Communication Platforms |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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CIS 2322 |
Introduction to LANS and
Routing |
4 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
6 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
3+ |
3 |
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Total |
11+ |
4+ |
6+ |
24+ |
18 |
Broadband
Specialization
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 169 |
Cable TV Fundamentals |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 170 |
Broadband Cable Installation |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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TEL 172 |
Broadband System
Installation |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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Total |
12 |
0 |
18 |
30 |
18 |
Fifth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 174 |
Broadband Test Equipment and
Troubleshooting |
4 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional
Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
9 |
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Total |
7+ |
0+ |
6+ |
13+ |
18 |
Cell
Site/Wireless Specialization
Fourth Quarter
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 165 |
Introduction to Wireless
Telephony |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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TEL 180 |
Site/Wireless System
Maintenance |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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TEL 181 |
Cell Site Equipment and
Operations |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
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TEL 208 |
RF-Antennas and Propagation |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
2+ |
2 |
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Total |
8+ |
0+ |
18+ |
28+ |
16 |
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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TEL 200 |
Troubleshooting Cell Site
Systems |
2 |
0 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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XXX xxx |
Occupational Elective(s) |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
11+ |
11 |
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Total |
5+ |
0+ |
6+ |
22+ |
18 |
Convergent Telecommunications Technology, Diploma
Posted: 12/29/08