Majors at ECC: Engineering and Technologies Division

imageELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Program Description

The Electrical Engineering Technology program has enjoyed over fifty years of service to the local community. It is the only electronics training program in Western New York that offers both TAC/ABET accreditation and full transfer credit to four year colleges.

This program prepares students for entry-level skills as technicians in the fields of electronics, computers, communications, instrumentation, automation, and power. It also provides the first two years of a four-year engineering technology program.

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, technical writing, and so on. Historically, one-third of the students have gone on to a four-year college directly after graduation.

Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).

Certifications

Graduates of the EET program are ready for the following certifications:

  • CET: "Certified Electronics Technician" issued by the Electronics Technicians Association International.
  • ANSI/J-STD-001B: Proficiency Certification in "Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies" issued by the IPC. (Upon completion of a short certification course that is available from the EET Department.)
  • 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 annually. The number and amount varies 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