Electrical Engineering Technology
Program Number:
106621
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The electronics industry offers many opportunities with high salaries and steady advancement for people with strong mathematics and analytical skills. This program offers an opportunity to develop abilities in a practical, hands-on curriculum. Employer demand for people who can analyze problems and implement solutions is always high. Computers, cellular phones, wireless services and other fields of electronics continue to expand.
This program offers excellent opportunities for articulation into four-year colleges and universities. A graduate of this program can articulate as a junior into the Milwaukee School of Engineering Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering Technology program. Partial articulation can be arranged to the UW System with the assistance of a program advisor. COMPASS test is required for enrollment.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are recommended for the program:
- High School cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher
- Competence in basic mathematics, science, and English usage:
- Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 (high school)
- 1 year of Physics (high school)
- 1 year of Chemistry (high school)
- COMPASS test
NOTE: The first math class required in the program is Trigonometry, followed by 2-3 semesters of Calculus. Based on COMPASS test scores, students may need to take additional math classes to work up to this level, which could impact the length of time required to complete the program.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Spring 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2011. For this program applications must be received by January 15, 2012, to be considered for the spring semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by February 2, 2012.
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications must be received by August 31, 2012 to be considered for the fall semester. All supporting documentation (transcripts, test scores, etc.) must be received by September 15, 2012.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Analyze, configure, troubleshoot and assist in designing and measuring electrical and electronic circuits and systems.
- Learn new technologies and procedures, adapting this knowledge to effectively advance in the field and/or matriculate into the "plus two" section of a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) program.
- Employ computer based tools to effectively complete technical tasks.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking and writing with peers, engineers, teams and customers using appropriate technologies including audio, visual and graphics.
- Employ motor and analytical skills to solve problems.
- Use time management, project management and safety skills while contributing to an engineering project.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Engineering Assistant
- Electronic Development Technician
- Electronic Technician
- Electronic Maintenance Technician
- Electronic Test Technician
- Field Service Technician
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electronic Production Supervisor
- Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
- Field Service Engineer
- Network Engineer
Last Modified: September 2, 2011