Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology

This program emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach to the field of electronics and prepares students for a career as an electronics technician. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in specialties including aerospace, manufacturing, avionics, biomedical, industrial automation and robotics, and telecommunications in the commercial and government sectors.

Students in this program learn to analyze and troubleshoot direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, solid state and integrated circuit-based analog and digital electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), fluid power systems, robotics, and information technology (IT).

Students have the opportunity to earn FCC licensure and industry certifications in many subjects including A+, fiber optics, robotics, and others.

Learning outcomes: • Identify and apply technical concepts and terms used in the field. • Analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems. • Use and configure computer hardware, operating systems and basic networks. • Use word processing and electronic circuit simulation software • Repair, maintain and install electronic and electrical systems. • Locate, evaluate, and apply relevant information from various sources to address workplace problems.