ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
The Electrical Engineering Technology program has enjoyed more than 50 years of service to the local community. It is the only program in Western New York that offers both TAC/ABET accreditation. This program prepares students for entry-level skills as technicians in the fields of electronics, computers, communications, instrumentation, automation and power.
The faculty meet the highest standard of academic excellence for technician training. Their credentials include graduate degrees in engineering along with professional engineering experiences that enrich the classroom presentation. A close liaison between the faculty and their industrial advisory council ensures that the curriculum content prepares the graduate for entry into the local job market.
The students are presented a solid foundation in electrical and electronics theory along with hands-on laboratory experience. Computer simulation and applications are an integral part of the curriculum.
Although the program adheres to rigorous academic standards, students whose high school experience is deficient are offered remedial courses. Faculty consultation, both faculty and senior-student tutoring and schedule adjustments are also available for students.
Graduates find employment in electronics industries and other fields requiring electronics technicians. Our graduates may select from a variety of job types including electronic repair, prototyping, testing, field service, industrial sales, maintenance, customer support and technical writing. Many students also continue their education at a four-year college directly after graduation.
Accreditation
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum is fully accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology TAC/ABET, 111 Market Place Suite 1050 Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700, Fax: (410) 625-2238; e-mail: accreditation@ABET.org; Web site: http://www.ABET.org.
Certifications
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology program are ready for the following certifications:
CET: "Certified Electronics Technician" issued by the Electronics Technicians Association International.
Graduates that have completed the computer/electronics sequence are ready for the A Certification issued by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
Scholarships
Departmental scholarships are awarded depending on the corporate and professional society grants that are received.
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5310
Curriculum Code: 0699
Total Degree Credits: 72.0
Campus Location: North
Engineering & Technologies Division