Telcordia Technologies, Inc. and California State University, Chico Offer Telecommunications Master Of Science Telcordia and CSU Address Demand for Skilled Telecom Engineers Through Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 1999
Joe Wills
530-898-4143
Telcordia Technologies, Inc. and California State University, Chico Offer Telecommunications Master Of Science
Telcordia and CSU Address Demand for Skilled Telecom Engineers Through Training
Telcordia Technologies Inc. (formerly Bellcore), the world’s leader in advanced telecommunications training and education, and California State UniversityÕs (CSU) Chico Education Network (CEN), one of the most successful university-based educational networks in the nation, today announce the availability of a Master of Science telecommunications degree for technical professionals.
The Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Telecommunications offers individual career enhancement, as well as a tool for companies to develop skilled telecom professionals. The program is a collaborative effort to be delivered at customer sites via live satellite and Internet instruction through CEN, hands-on training at Telcordia training sites, and Telcordia seminars that promote a working understanding of the emerging technologies and their business applications in the telecommunications industry.
“Training solves the critical need in the telecom industry for the on-going enhancement of employee skills and knowledge,” according to Pat Cataldo, Group Vice President - Telcordia Learning Services. “Telcordia helps the industry prepare telecom professionals for their job responsibilities and maintain a highly productive workforce that keeps pace with the rapid changes and convergence of technologies. Telcordia’s relationship with CSU, Chico combines the best of telecommunications industry training with leading academic programs in distance education, resulting in unique learning opportunities that address customer needs.”
The 2 1/2-year degree program is offered through CSU, Chico and is divided into four basic components:
* Five CSU, Chico core telecommunications courses broadcast live from the Chico campus via the Chico Education Network to the student’s work site.
* Four hands-on technical courses presented at the Telcordia Training and Education Center in Lisle, Ill., utilizing Telcordia’s multi-vendor training labs replicating real world network environments.
* Six selections from a series of 13 elective Telcordia seminars offered on a regular basis throughout the United States, or at the student’s site.
* A customized master’s degree project under the supervision and assistance of the CSU, Chico telecommunications graduate advisor.
“For the first time, people will be able to earn a university degree by combining live, satellite and Internet-delivered telecommunications classes from CSU, Chico with credit-bearing Telcordia labs and seminars. In addition to the telecommunications degree programming, network partners will also have access to two additional degree programs in computer science,” remarked Ralph Meuter, Dean of CSU, Chico Continuing Education. “By working with Telcordia, our university is offering students access to the best minds and laboratories in the industry,” added Terry Curtis, Professor of Communication Design, Program Coordinator, and internationally recognized telecom educator.
Telcordia Technologies is the world’s largest provider of telecommunications training. Telcordia provides instruction to more than 30,000 individuals annually, and has trained more than 700,000 persons from seven continents since its founding. To learn more about Telcordia Learning Services programs, call 1-800-TEACH ME or visit the Web site.
Telcordia Technologies Inc., formerly Bellcore, is an SAIC company providing software, engineering, consulting, and training services to optimize the performance of communications networks worldwide. Telcordia was created in 1984, employs 6,000 professionals, and has revenues of more than $1.2 billion. Telcordia is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Central and South America, and Asia Pacific.
CSU, Chico, established in 1887, is a fully accredited university ranked among the top public institutions in the nation. Recognized as a leader in distance education, CSU, Chico established the Chico Education Network in 1984. It is one of the most successful university-based satellite networks in the nation. Corporate participation is required for enrollment in the Chico Education Network, and allows access to other professional degree programs offered through the California State University system. To become a member of the network, call the Center for Regional and Continuing Education at 530-898-6105. For information about master’s program admission requirements and CEN enrollment procedures, call the CSU, Chico Center for Regional and Continuing Education at 530-898-6105, or visit the Web site at http://rce.csuchico.edu/cen/mstelecom.
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