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Program facts 
Plan for a career in electronics or other technology-related industries with this certificate program. This flexible program allows you to customize your curriculum by choosing from variety of courses across many different areas of technology and electronics. After graduating from the program, you’ll be ready to seek entry-level employment in technical sales, manufacturing, quality control or customer service.
Take classes such as AC/DC/RF network analysis, semiconductor devices and circuits, introductory electronics, digital electronics, analog electronics, communications systems, industrial control systems, embedded microcontroller/processor systems and more. Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree.
This 16 credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of electronics and other related technology industries. The curriculum is very flexible as it allows students to choose from a number of electronics courses in many diverse technology areas and is tailored to provide entry-level career training in a relatively short time. A broad range of electronics courses provides considerable emphasis on analysis, operation, application, installation and servicing. Because most courses have prerequisites, students should consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling.
Students completing this program may find employment in various entry-level positions in technical sales, manufacturing and quality control, and customer service.
Students may also continue their education by pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students considering this option are encouraged to meet with the Program Coordinator and an academic advisor prior to beginning the program and also when planning their schedule each semester.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| Choose any combination of 16 credit hours with Program Coordinator approval: | 16 | |
| ELT 101 | DC Network Analysis | |
| ELT 102 | AC Network Analysis | |
| ELT 110 | Introductory Electronics | |
| ELT 111 | Semiconductor Devices and Circuits | |
| ELT 203 | Digital Electronics | |
| ELT 207 | Communications Systems | |
| ELT 215 | Industrial Control Systems | |
| ELT 218 | Embedded Microcontroller/Microprocessor Systems | |
| ELT 281 | Topics in Electronics Engineering Technology | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
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For more information about Electronics Engineering Technology, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.