Collin's Convergence Technology program introduces the "triple play" combining voice, video and integrated data over an IP network. The program focuses on key content in all three areas and gives students experience in solving real-world problems through case study courses. The two novel case study courses address contemporary Small Office Home Office (SOHO) and the Enterprise network business situations, allowing students to utilize the college's state-of-the-art Convergence Lab to build a portfolio of completed projects prior to entering the workforce. The student's ability to design and maintain those networks will give them excellent marketability in this future high-demand, fast-paced industry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as described by the Texas Workforce Commission and Career Development Resources.

Convergence is:

With curriculum designed by industry area experts and taught by experienced professionals, the Convergence Technology program at Collin gives students extensive hands-on training and prepares students for the workforce and for professional certification exams including CCNA, MCSA, A+, Network +, Security +, Linux +, HTI+, and others.

Students planning to transfer to a college or university should check with a Collin academic advisor prior to beginning this program.


AAS - Convergence Technology
72 credit hours

Certificate - Convergence Technology
19 credit hours

Certificate - IP Specialization
36 credit hours

MSAA - Home Technology Integration (HTI) Expert
9 credit hours