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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program provides you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced field of electrical engineering. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art labs and real-world opportunities, you'll gain the confidence needed to launch your career. Enroll now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in electrical engineering.
Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology provides students with a core of engineering-related courses and a focus on digital and electronic systems, robotics, microsystems and the design/development of electrical and electronic circuits.
Program Information for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Tuscarawas
How does it work?
- Cell phones
- Computers
- Drones
- Medical monitoring devices
- Robots
A world of job opportunities is open to the technician who can develop and maintain the constantly advancing products in the field of electricity and electronics.
With our Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, you will learn to design, develop, evaluate, test and repair the equipment in this field.
Why the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program?
- Gain the fundamental knowledge necessary to enter the Electrical/Electronic Engineering employment fields.
- Learn with a hands-on approach in the laboratory courses.
- Work with analog and digital electrical circuits used in LED lighting and digital consumer products such as cell phones, laptops, drones, EV’s, etc.
- Learn to program microcontrollers and computers.
- Can be completed in two years.
- ABET accredited degree.
- All credit hours earned in the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology count toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics concentration.
Why choose KSU Tuscarawas?
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Tuscarawas has a lot going for it:
- Tuition is low.
- Flexible scheduling options include evening and distance learning classes.
- Classes are small.
- Instructors are professionals, not graduate students, and have real-life experience.
- KSU Tuscarawas is connected to the local community.
- Local companies seek our graduates.
- Campus is local, laid back and the parking is free!
Jobs
Graduates of this program are in high demand. They typically are employed as engineering technicians. We can prepare you for exciting jobs in state-of-the-art technology such as:
- Alternative Energy
- Drone Technology
- Electric Vehicle Industry
- Engineering Design
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
Graduates of our two-year associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program are likely to enter the workforce with position titles such as:
- Automation Engineer
- Clinical Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
Graduates of engineering technology programs normally work within the engineering team in:
- applied design
- project management
- product development
- testing
- manufacturing production
- manufacturing operations
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Tuscarawas faculty have considerable industrial experience in their respective fields of specialization, in addition to their academic preparation at the advanced degree level.
Our AAS Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program graduates have obtained jobs with such companies as:
- Allied Machine and Engineering Corp., Dover, OH
- Aultman Hospital, Canton OH
- Basic Systems, Cambridge, OH
- Battle Motors, New Philadelphia, OH
- Combi Packaging, Canton, OH
- Novelis, Uhrichsville, OH
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Program describe the expected objectives of graduates, during the first few years after graduation. Our graduates will:
- Apply engineering technology knowledge and design skills to solve technical problems within the specialized field of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Utilize effective communication, team and project management skills to work productively and contribute to their professions.
- Value personal attitudes that help one become a contributing member to society, including: initiative, responsibility, a commitment to professional ethics, and the desire to continue to learn and grow professionally
Accreditation
The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Program Criteria.
ABET also requires an established set of outcomes for each of its programs that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time they graduate. Graduates of our Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program will be able to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques and skills of mathematics, science and modern engineering tools to solve electrical and electronic engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Ability to use modern engineering tools and techniques to design solutions for well- defined electrical electronic engineering technology problems and assist with design of systems, components or processes.
- Demonstrate effective oral, graphic and written communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and critically analyze and interpret data particularly in the electrical and electronic engineering technology field
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
- Understand and commit to address professional engineering and ethical responsibilities, including respect for diversity.
The 2018-2022 enrollment data for the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology degree are below:
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Number of Enrolled Students | 28 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 15 |
The following chart lists the number of graduates from 2016-2022.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
| Number of Graduates | 5 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
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Paul Dykshoorn, Engineering Technology Director, 330-308-7475 | pdykshoo@kent.edu
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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.
Those who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the electrical/electronic engineering technology industry.
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Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
2.1%
slower than the average
91,600
number of jobs
$64,190
potential earnings
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Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
1.5%
slower than the average
125,800
number of jobs
$67,550
potential earnings
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Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
1.4%
slower than the average
291,700
number of jobs
$36,390
potential earnings
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Electrical and electronics drafters
0.5%
little or no change
25,300
number of jobs
$62,100
potential earnings