OVERVIEW OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The Electronics Engineering Technology program at Fairmont State University prepares graduates to work in industries producing and/or using electrical and electronic equipment. Graduates are employed by a wide variety of industries including coal, aerospace, semiconductor, control, utilities, glass, and computers. They may be involved in areas such as design, testing, maintenance, production, and supervision.
The program is designed as a highly flexible 2 + 2 curriculum. Once the Associate degree is earned, the graduate may choose to enter the workforce or continue at the baccalaureate level.
The associate of science degree Electronics Engineering Technology emphasizes an understanding of basic electronic circuits and devices. Students concentrate on mathematics and science, written and oral communication skills, fundamentals of electronics, and electronic specialization classes including transistors, linear and digital circuits, microcomputer systems, AC/DC machinery and controls, industrial systems, communication systems, and programmable logic controllers.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Employment opportunities in electrical and electronics related fields are expected to be good through the year 2016 because employment is expected to increase much faster than the average of all occupations.
Graduates with the associate degree are qualified for entry level technician positions in maintenance, repair, and equipment calibration. Specific job titles include electronics technician (breadboarding and testing of circuits), equipment technician (install, specify, order, and maintain equipment), maintenance engineer, and electronic drafter.
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