Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (286001AAS)

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Program Information

This program prepares individuals for work as technicians in developing, manufacturing, installing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment and systems. 

Career Information

The demand by industry for electronic technicians is now and will continue to be great. Electronic technicians find employment in many areas of the electronics field; some of the specific career opportunities include:

• Computer Technician - installation, implementation, maintenance of data processing hardware and systems.
• Engineering Aide - assists engineers in the design, development, and testing of new electronic equipment.
• Customer-Service Technician - installs, operates, and maintains electronic equipment located at the customer's installation. Also provides training for the customer's personnel.
• Communications Technician - installs and operates various types of commercial and govt. communications equipment.
• Plant Technician - works in electronic manufacturing operations in designing and setting up quality control and other tests for manufactured products. Also may supervise and train electronic production workers

Cooperative Education

Co-op work experiences are available on an optional basis in this academic program.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, a student may proceed to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (286103BS).

The following information has official approval of The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ​and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.

Summary

Required Courses

General Education Courses 

Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses