Electronics Engineering Overview
In 2.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you can earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Electronics Engineering Technology.
If you are the type of person who likes working with your hands, putting things together, and combining different systems to come up with a solution for a real life problem, then a career in Electronics Engineering could be the right choice for you. Learn to analyze and troubleshoot electronic and telecommunication systems.
Take a look around you. From the minute you wake up you are surrounded by these systems; from traditional electronic products to wireless PDAs, iPods, iPhones, iPads and so on.
In these times of emerging technologies, a skilled workforce in the electronics field has been and will continue to be in demand in maintenance and repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development.
An Associate Degree program is also available which prepares the graduate for entry-level employment in the Electronics Engineering field.
What You Can Learn in Electronics Engineering
Our Electronics Engineering program focuses on real-world application of engineering principles. Engineering technologists are usually the link between the engineers and the technicians. They work with engineers from the conception phase of a product to the final production. They assist in the design, development, testing, and production of electrical/electronic equipment and components.
The curriculum provides graduates with the education and experience needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector including:
- Computer Industry
- Homeland Security
- Aerospace Industry
- Automation and Manufacturing
- Education
The program focuses on core areas such as:
- Analog and Digital Electronics and Communications
- Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Computer Programming and Networks
Building upon ECPI's tradition of providing an interactive and "real world" hands-on education in technology, you will:
- Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process.
- Identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage engineering technology projects.
- Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components.
Where You Can Go in Electronics Engineering
Electronics Engineering graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of areas in positions such as:
- Engineering Consultant
- Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
- Industrial Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Manager
Degree Objectives
Program objectives include:
Students in the B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology program learn to design and build electronic systems and learn about analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the engineering and mathematical principles that they learn in order to implement and maintain electronic systems, such as computers and controllers. They are able to program systems used to control industrial equipment. B.S. EET students also learn about subjects such as fiber optics, control systems, and network technologies. They learn to use test equipment and to troubleshoot computer and network technologies. Students also learn to communicate ideas to their colleagues and customers verbally and in writing. Students who choose the Mechatronics concentration can expect to learn about robotics and other automated industrial systems.
About the Profession
Graduates of the B.S. EET degree program are able to design, install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic equipment. They serve as a link between engineers and technicians in the workplace, and often work with engineers from the conception of an electronic product until its final production. They assist engineers in the development, testing, production and quality assurance of components such as circuit boards, wireless phones, medical equipment, and control systems. Applied engineers working in Mechatronics field will usually work with automated industrial systems. Electronics engineering technologists are needed in many industries and can find employment in work environments where electronics are used extensively.
Requirements for Typical Employment Opportunities
Some jobs may require background checks and drug screening. Ability to obtain security clearance is a plus for certain government jobs.
Entry Level Employment Opportunities By Job Title and/or Industry
The curriculum provides graduates with the education and experience needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector, including the computer industry, Homeland Security, automation and manufacturing, and education. Electronics Engineering Technology graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of areas in positions such as engineering consultant, electrical engineering or computer engineering technologist, product engineer, or project manager. Graduates of the Mechatronics concentration area may also be employed as automation engineers and might enjoy a career working with robotics. The B.S. degree in EET also prepares a student for graduate study in the field of EET.
Physical Requirements
None.
Certifications Recommended for Entry Level Career.
Certifications are not required for completion of this program but are encouraged. ECPI University provides vouchers allowing students to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost. Available certifications for this program include Fiber Optics Installer (FOI), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT), A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, Security+ Certification, Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP), GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Maintainer License, GROL - General Radiotelephone Operator's License, and Associate CET.
Program Specific Academic Policies
A Senior Project and/or an externship course are required to fulfill degree requirements for graduation.
Student Evaluation
Externships are opportunities for students to gain mentored, practical experience in a "real-world" job setting. Students are encouraged to complete an externship course. Career opportunities may be greatly enhanced for graduates who complete an externship. Each student will be assisted by Career Services in finding a suitable externship opportunity.
Program Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Admissions test with passing score
Recommendations:
It is recommended that prospective applicants enjoy taking things apart, learning how things work inside, and enjoy the pride of solving tough problems – because this is what prospective employers often look for. In addition, the Mechatronics concentration is often involved in robotics and manufacturing, so prospective applicants are recommended to enjoy working in teams, possibly in a factory environment.
Core Curriculum
| DEGREE |
Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|
| PROGRAM |
Electronic Engineering Technology |
| CONCENTRATION |
Electronic Engineering Technology |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
121 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 | |
| MTH200 | Pre-Calculus or Statistics | 3 | |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 | |
| PHY120L | Physics Lab | 1 | |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 | |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| COM110 | Principles of Speech | 3 | |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 220 | Positive Psychology or a Social & Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity or a Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| CAP480 | A&S Capstone | 3 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOR112 | College Orientation | 3 | |
| COR090 | Career Orientation | 0 | |
| CIS106 / IST106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 | |
| IST120 | Computer Applications | 3 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EET110 | Electric Circuits I | 3 | Assoc. CET |
| EET111 | Electric Circuits II | 3 | Assoc. CET |
| EET111L | Electric Circuits Lab | 1 | Assoc. CET |
| EET120 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 | |
| EET121 | Electronic Systems Applications | 3 | |
| EET130 | Digital Systems I | 3 | |
| EET230 | Digital Systems II | 3 | |
| EET230L | Digital Systems Lab | 1 | |
| CIS150 / IST150 | Networking I | 3 | |
| CIS151 | Networking II | 3 | |
| CIS121 / IST122 | Logic & design | 3 | |
| CIS126 | Programming I | 3 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EET220 | Industrial Applications | 3 | |
| EET221L | Instrumentation & Measurement lab | 1 | |
| EET250 / IST210 | Computer Configuration I | 3 | A+ |
| EET251 / IST211 | Computer Configuration II | 3 | A+ |
| EET251L / IST211L | Computer Configuration Lab | 1 | A+ |
| EET252 | Data Communications & Networking | 3 | Network+ |
| EET280 | Introduction to Communication Systems | 3 | GMDSS, GROL |
| EET282 | Wireless Security | 3 | |
| EET301 | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 3 | |
| EET310 | Circuit Analysis | 3 | |
| EET380 | Digital Communications I | 3 | |
| EET430 | Microcontrollers | 3 | |
| EET430L | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
Note: elective courses may include courses from other concentration areas in addition to courses in this list.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EET300 | Engineering Technology Project management Or a non-technical elective | 3 | |
| EET331 | Programmable Controllers and Robotics | 3 | |
| EET331L | Programmable Controllers and Robotics Lab | 1 | |
| EET430 | Microcontrollers | 3 | |
| EET430L | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 | |
| EET306 | EET Senior Externship III | 1 | |
| EET272 | Fiber Optics Communication | 3 | FOI, FOT |
| EET272L | Fiber Optics Communication Lab | 1 | |
| EET301 | Special Topics In Engineering Technology | 3 | |
| EET302 | Senior Externship I | 3 | |
| EET402 | Capstone Project | 3 | |
| EET191 | Materials Science | 3 | |
| EET251 / IST211 | Computer Configuration II | 3 | A+ |
| EET251L / IST211L | Computer Configuration Lab | 1 | A+ |
| EET252 | Data Communications & Networking | 3 | Network+ |
| EET281 | Wireless Technologies | 3 | GMDSS, GROL |
| EET282 | Wireless Security | 3 | |
| CIS202 | Introduction to Routing & Switching | 3 | |
| CIS204 | Intermediate Routing & Switching | 3 | |
| CIS207 | Routing & Switching Lab | 1 | |
| EET301 | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 3 | |
| EET302 | Senior Externship I | 3 | |
| EET411 | Senior project | 3 | |
| EET411L | Senior project Lab | 1 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Potential Certifications1 |
1 The certifications listed in the "Potential Certifications" column are the actual certification exams that students may be prepared to take following achievement of student learning outcomes from a course or a set of courses. Some certifications may require additional outside preparation prior to taking the exams; and receipt of one or more certifications is not guaranteed. Students are strongly encouraged to take all appropriate certification examinations for their program of study. To facilitate student access to the certifications, ECPI offers its students access to the certification exams at a significant discount. Some programs may require the student to obtain one or more certifications as part of the curriculum.
Future Possible Careers for This Program
| 15.0303 | Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | |
|---|---|---|
| 17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | |
| 17-3023.01 | Electronics Engineering Technicians Green Occupation | |
| 17-3023.03 | Electrical Engineering Technicians Green Occupation | |
Success
Q
How long will it take to complete this program?
A
The program is designed to take 30 months to complete. 55% of graduates from this program finish in this time. The median time for graduates to complete this program was 29 months.
Cost
Q
How much will tuition and fees be?
A
The cost of tuition and fees is: $56,550
Q
What about the cost of books and supplies?
A
The cost of books and supplies is: $2000. Foundation course requirements can result in additional costs and increase the time to graduation.
Financing
Q
What are my financing options to pay for the program?
A
In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates is:
| Loan Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal (Title 4) Loans | $18,315.00 |
| Private Educational Loans | $0.00 |
| Institution Financing Plan | $0.00 |
