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Career Outlook Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Technology and Health Division
Degree S0906

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) degree program prepares individuals either for initial employment or for enhancement of existing skills in the electronics field. In addition to exposing students to core topics such as components and circuits, the program includes coursework in advanced areas including microcontrollers and interfacing, communications, and industrial electronic controls. Nearly all laboratories have equipment to provide students with quality, hands-on learning experiences.

Students completing ECET degree and certificate programs possess ample skills to make them versatile employees. Typical technician-level job classifications include field service technician, fields engineer, computer service technician, customer service technician, communications technician, maintenance technician and electronics technician. All students completing the A.S. degree program are automatically eligible to receive, without further examination, the 3rd class technician license from the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (N.A.R.T.E.). There are no prerequisites and/or enrollment limitations.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
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  • Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

    Technology and Health Division
    Degree S0906

    The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) degree program prepares individuals either for initial employment or for enhancement of existing skills in the electronics field. In addition to exposing students to core topics such as components and circuits, the program includes coursework in advanced areas including microcontrollers and interfacing, communications, and industrial electronic controls. Nearly all laboratories have equipment to provide students with quality, hands-on learning experiences.

    Students completing ECET degree and certificate programs possess ample skills to make them versatile employees. Typical technician-level job classifications include field service technician, fields engineer, computer service technician, customer service technician, communications technician, maintenance technician and electronics technician. All students completing the A.S. degree program are automatically eligible to receive, without further examination, the 3rd class technician license from the National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (N.A.R.T.E.). There are no prerequisites and/or enrollment limitations.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ELEC 11Technical Applications in Microcomputers3
    ELEC 12Computer Simulation and Troubleshooting2
    ELEC 50AElectronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)4
    ELEC 50BElectronic Circuits (AC)4
    ELEC 51Semiconductor Devices and Circuits4
    ELEC 53Communications Systems4
    ELEC 54AIndustrial Electronics4
    ELEC 54BIndustrial Electronic Systems3
    ELEC 55Microwave Communications4
    ELEC 56Digital Electronics4
    ELEC 61Electronic Assembly and Fabrication3
    ELEC 74Microcontroller Systems4
    TECH 60Customer Relations for the Technician2
    Total Units45

    Recommended Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    CISP 11Programming in Visual Basic3
    CNET 56Computer Networks4
    ELEC 62Advanced Surface Mount Assembly and Rework2
    ELEC 76FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License Preparation2
    ELEC 10Introduction to Mechatronics2

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