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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program provides you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced field of electrical engineering. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art labs and real-world opportunities, you'll gain the confidence needed to launch your career. Enroll now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in electrical engineering.

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Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology provides students with a core of engineering-related courses and a focus on digital and electronic systems, robotics, microsystems and the design/development of electrical and electronic circuits.

Program Information for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology provides students with a core of engineering-related courses and a focus on digital and electronic systems, robotics, microsystems and the design/development of electrical and electronic circuits.

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test and repair equipment.

The degree program articulates with Â鶹ÊÓƵ's .

Admissions for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques and skills of mathematics, science and modern engineering tools to solve electrical and electronic engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  2. Use modern engineering tools and techniques to design solutions for well-defined electrical electronic engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral, graphic and written communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
  4. Conduct standard tests and measurements, and critically analyze and interpret data particularly in the electrical and electronic engineering technology field.
  5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  6. Understand and commit to address professional engineering and ethical responsibilities, including respect for diversity.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
EERT 11000INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR AND CLEANROOM 2-4
or EERT 12005 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAWING
EERT 12000ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I 4
EERT 12001ELECTRIC CIRCUITS II 3
EERT 12010INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 4
EERT 22004DIGITAL SYSTEMS 4
EERT 22006ELECTRICAL MACHINES 3
or ENGR 43220 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
EERT 22011ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2
EERT 22014MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
ENGT 23099ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
MERT 12000ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
OTEC 26636PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Physics Elective A, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12201
TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13001
PHY 13021
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
Physics Elective B, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
3
3
3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!EERT 12000 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I 4
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12000 ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!EERT 12001 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS II 3
!EERT 12010 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 4
EERT 22004 DIGITAL SYSTEMS 4
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Three
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
EERT 11000
or EERT 12005
INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR AND CLEANROOM
or ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAWING
2-4
!EERT 22011 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2
!EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Physics Elective A 3-5
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
EERT 22006
or ENGR 43220
ELECTRICAL MACHINES
or ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
3
ENGT 23099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physic Elective B 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Leavittsburg, Ohio
Accreditation for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

The A.A.S. degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Tuscarawas

Electrical student working in the electronics lab

How does it work? 

  • Cell phones 
  • Computers
  • Drones
  • Medical monitoring devices
  • Robots

A world of job opportunities is open to the technician who can develop and maintain the constantly advancing products in the field of electricity and electronics.

With our Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, you will learn to design, develop, evaluate, test and repair the equipment in this field.


Why the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program? 

Engineering Technology students demonstrating remote power trailer
  • Gain the fundamental knowledge necessary to enter the Electrical/Electronic Engineering employment fields. 
  • Learn with a hands-on approach in the laboratory courses.
  • Work with analog and digital electrical circuits used in LED lighting and digital consumer products such as cell phones, laptops, drones, EV’s, etc.
  • Learn to program microcontrollers and computers.
  • Can be completed in two years.
  • ABET accredited degree.
  • All credit hours earned in the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology count toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics concentration. 

Why choose KSU Tuscarawas?

Electrical/electronics working in ATC

Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Tuscarawas has a lot going for it: 

  • Tuition is low.  
  • Flexible scheduling options include evening and distance learning classes.
  • Classes are small.
  • Instructors are professionals, not graduate students, and have real-life experience.
  • KSU Tuscarawas is connected to the local community.
  • Local companies seek our graduates.
  • Campus is local, laid back and the parking is free!  

Jobs

Graduates of this program are in high demand. They typically are employed as engineering technicians. We can prepare you for exciting jobs in state-of-the-art technology such as: 

  • Alternative Energy 
  • Drone Technology
  • Electric Vehicle Industry
  • Engineering Design
  • Manufacturing
  • Robotics 

Graduates of our two-year associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program are likely to enter the workforce with position titles such as: 

Engineering Technology students demonstrating remote power trailer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Clinical Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer

Graduates of engineering technology programs normally work within the engineering team in:

  • applied design
  • project management
  • product development
  • testing
  • manufacturing production
  • manufacturing operations

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tuscarawas faculty have considerable industrial experience in their respective fields of specialization, in addition to their academic preparation at the advanced degree level. 

Engineering Technology Professor

Our AAS Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program graduates have obtained jobs with such companies as:

  • Allied Machine and Engineering Corp., Dover, OH
  • Aultman Hospital, Canton OH
  • Basic Systems, Cambridge, OH
  • Battle Motors, New Philadelphia, OH
  • Combi Packaging, Canton, OH
  • Novelis, Uhrichsville, OH

Local Job Opportunities 


Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Program describe the expected objectives of graduates, during the first few years after graduation. Our graduates will:

  1. Apply engineering technology knowledge and design skills to solve technical problems within the specialized field of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  2. Utilize effective communication, team and project management skills to work productively and contribute to their professions.
  3. Value personal attitudes that help one become a contributing member to society, including: initiative, responsibility, a commitment to professional ethics, and the desire to continue to learn and grow professionally

Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Program Criteria.

ABET also requires an established set of outcomes for each of its programs that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time they graduate. Graduates of our Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques and skills of mathematics, science and modern engineering tools to solve electrical and electronic engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  2. Ability to use modern engineering tools and techniques to design solutions for well- defined electrical electronic engineering technology problems and assist with design of systems, components or processes.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral, graphic and written communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and critically analyze and interpret data particularly in the electrical and electronic engineering technology field
  5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  6. Understand and commit to address professional engineering and ethical responsibilities, including respect for diversity.

The 2018-2022 enrollment data for the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology degree are below: 

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Enrollment Data 2018-2022
 20182019202020212022
Number of Enrolled Students2818241615

The following chart lists the number of graduates from 2016-2022.

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Graduates 2016-2022
 2016201720182019202020212022
Number of Graduates54178469
Associate of Applied science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Graduates 2016-2022

 


NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Paul Dykshoorn, Engineering Technology Director, 330-308-7475 | pdykshoo@kent.edu 

Engineering Technology Department


Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Those who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the electrical/electronic engineering technology industry.

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

2.1%

slower than the average

91,600

number of jobs

$64,190

potential earnings

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

1.5%

slower than the average

125,800

number of jobs

$67,550

potential earnings

Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

1.4%

slower than the average

291,700

number of jobs

$36,390

potential earnings

Electrical and electronics drafters

0.5%

little or no change

25,300

number of jobs

$62,100

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.