Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Description, Mission, and Objectives
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare individuals with basic engineering principles and technical skill in order to: test and fabricate prototypes, perform system analysis and maintenance, perform installation and calibration, and write technical reports.
Students will learn basic laws and circuits pertaining to electrical, electronic, and computer engineering technology. The student will then exercise and test these principles through hands-on experiments and projects. Graduates are expected to design, fabricate, and present both orally and in writing a “Capstone Project.”
The program mission is to provide certificate and associates degree programs that provide theoretical and experiential courses that prepare students for employment, workplace advancement, and/or personal enrichment.
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate with the associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology can expect to become employable as Engineering Technicians, Service or Maintenance Engineers/Technicians, and in many other career areas such as manufacturing and communications.
Skills Needed
Successful Electronic Technicians have good eyesight and color vision, good mechanical ability, manual dexterity, above average math and reading skills, and a basic interest in diagnosing and repairing equipment. Because technicians are often part of a team, it is also important to have good communication skills and the creativity to identify and solve problems.
Expected Earnings/Salary
Earnings of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technicians as reported by the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations are as follows:
Installation and maintenance technicians make from $12.12 to a high of $23.98 per hour with a mean of $20.03. The projection is for 575 new and replacement openings.
Engineering Technicians make from $17.60 to a high of $30.28 with a mean of $26.05 per hour. The projection is for 110 new and replacement
openings.
Types of Programs Offered
There are three different levels of training in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program:
•Career Skills Certificate Basic Electronics
•Computer Programming for
Electronic Technicians
•Associate of Applied Science Degree- Electrical
Engineering Technology
The varied levels of certification allow each student to customize the amount of training he/she desires based on individual career goals. The basic Career Skills certificate may be utilized as a means for immediate entry into the workforce.
Click here for a list of required courses for each option.
Estimated Program Cost
Electrical Engineering (EET)
| Award Level |
Credit Hours |
Est. Tuition/Fees |
Est. Books |
Total Est. Cost |
| Associate (AAT) |
75 |
$9,825.00 |
$1,500.00 |
$11,325.00 |
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| Career Skills Certificate (STC)- Basic Electronics |
24 |
$3,144.00 |
$600.00 |
$3,744.00 |
| Advanced Certification in Computer Programming Electronics Basic Electronics (STC) |
24 |
$3,668.00 |
$600.00 |
$4,268.00 |
*Estimates based on Fall 2011 Tuition/Fees. Subject to change without notice.
Advisory Committee
Bill Curtis
Field Account Representative, TTI, Inc.
Roy Forman
Electric Engineering Manager, Northrup Grumman
Marty Hunt
Senior Manager, Adtran
Daphene Nance
HR Manager, Universal Lighting Technologies
The varied levels of certification allow each student to customize the amount of training he/she desires based on individual career goals. The basic Career Skills certificate may be utilized as a means for immediate entry into the workforce or serve as a starting point for the Career Entry Certificate. In most cases, the credits received from one certificate level will transfer to a program of a higher level.
Contact the Office of Electrical Engineering at 256.551.1709 or visit building 200 on the main campus.