Wireless Communications Technology
An Electronics Technology A.A.S. Degree Program (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 181
For Curriculum Information Contact the Science and Technology
Division—Room ST-248—410-772-4827

This program is designed to meet the demands of one of the fastest
growing high technology fields. This program will prepare students in
entry-level positions in the area of mobile and wireless data communications
such as cell site technicians, switch technicians, wireless field
engineers, networking technicians and wireless customer service representatives.
This curriculum will give students a strong background in
circuit theory, fundamental concepts of digital circuits and systems, computer
systems and networks. Students also will receive theory and handson
laboratory experience in RF test and measurement techniques,
electromagnetic propagation, transmission lines, wireless networks, and
security related to wireless networking. Students planning to transfer to a
four-year technical institution should contact that institution to check
transferable courses. In addition, this curriculum prepares students to sit
for COMP TIA’s A+ certification, ETA’s Fiber Optic Installer certification
and Certified Wireless Network Administrator certification.