Electronics and Electrical Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree

Electronics and electrical technology is reaching into all areas of modern life. This growth offers expanded career opportunities for well-trained technical people throughout the local, national and international job markets.

The Electronics & Electrical Technology program has been carefully designed to prepare the student for a wide range of careers, in control systems, industrial automation, robotics, electronic communications, electronic system development, embedded controls, medical equipment, avionics, aerospace and navigational equipment. Careers are also available in design, product development, automation, work cell development, maintenance, installation, testing, troubleshooting and even technical sales careers.

A graduate with this degree may be employed as a:

• Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technician:
  Technicians may work in design, development, testing, and validation of products or in industrial settings working with automated equipment and controls.
• Electronics/Electrical Repairer : Testing, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment including automation controls, robot- ics, consumer products, communication systems, computers, medical equipment, avionics etc.
• Electrician Apprentice:
  Up to 1000 hours credit toward completion of an approved apprenticeship program may be awarded upon completion of program.
• Electronic/Electrical Equipment Sales:
  Some graduates obtain lucrative positions as sales representatives for commercial or industrial electri- cal equipment companies.