Southeast Community College

The world of electronics and information technology is an exciting and challenging profession that allows workers to be creative and challenges them to improve on their skills and abilities.  The electronic technician plays a major role in the installation, configuration and maintenance of electronic and information technology types of devices and systems used in residential, business and industrial applications.

Electronic Technicians are needed in all aspects of the electronic and information technology industry.  The Electronic industry is constantly changing and expanding into new technologies that require highly skilled technicians to install these systems and keep them going.

Do you enjoy any of the following?

• Working with your hands.
  
• Taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they work.
  
• Helping your friends with their electronic or computer problems.
  
• Installing car stereos, amps, and security systems.
  
• Setting up computer networks and systems.

If YES, then this is the program for you!

Opportunities for long-term employment, consistent working hours, increasing job responsibilities and great salaries are available to those who enter this ever changing profession. Contact us to learn more about what this program has to offer and so that we may answer any additional questions.

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Overview

The Electronic Systems Technology Program is offered on both the Lincoln and Milford campus.

The Electronic Systems Technology program offers two focus areas:

• General Technician Focus:  The Electronic Systems Technology General Technician focus places emphasis on the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics, basic programming concepts, communication, and repair of the following commercial and consumer electronic products:
  
  
• Computer systems
• Audio and Video systems
• AM/FM broadcast
• Communication systems
• Avionics
• Security and telephony systems

Typical jobs obtained by graduates include but are not limited to:

:: Car stereo installer/repairer :: Audio or video technician :: Home theater installer/repairer :: Radio or television broadcast engineer :: Studio technician :: Communications technician :: Avionics technician :: Security systems installer/repairer

• Military Focus: The Electronic Systems Technology Military Focus allows people with armed forces electronics training to earn an AAS degree after completing required and elective courses. If the student is interested in continuing to an Electronic Engineering Technology degree, the student should seek the advice of an advisor to make sure the prerequisites are met.

After successful completion of the Electronic Systems Technology program requirements, the student then makes a choice to either graduate or obtain additional training in the Electronic Engineering Technology program.

The Electronic Engineering Technology program offers additional training in two focus areas:

• Computers and Networking Focus: This focus prepares technicians to install, configure and repair various computer systems and networks.
  
  Typical jobs obtained by graduates include:
  :: Network administrator :: Network technician :: Computer PC support technician :: Technical manager :: Engineering assistant :: IT professiona
  
  
• Industrial Control Focus (Milford Campus only):  This focus prepares technicians to install, configure and repair industrial control systems which include but are not limited to programmable logic controllers (PLC's), robotics and vision systems, and automation systems.
  
  Typical jobs obtained by graduates include:
  :: Field service technician :: Robotics technician :: Industrial automation technician :: Engineering assistant :: Electronic systems designer :: Instrumentation and control technician :: Technical manager
  

All tuition, fees, books, required tools, and related costs are the responsibility of the student. See estimated cost list.  Upon successful completion of the program the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

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Requirements

• All prospective students are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test.
• ACT scores may be accepted.
• Prospective students will be informed of test scores and will need to contact the registrar.

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Student Responsibilities

• Attain a minimum grade of 2.0 in program course to continue.
• Maintain attendance standards according to college policy.
• Participate in all learning activities at the scheduled times.
• Be responsible for program costs:  tuition, fees, books and tools.
• Maintain safety practices provided to you by your instructor.

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Mission

Program Mission Statement:

The mission of the Electronic Servicing and Electronic Technology Program is to prepare students to install, configure, analyze, test, maintain, and repair consumer electronics, industrial controls, robotics, security systems, communication systems, computer systems and networks.

Program Goals:

The program goals of the Electronic Service and Electronic Engineering Technology are:

• Provide students with adequate technical training in the areas of consumer electronics, communication, audio/video systems, security systems, computers, networking and telephony systems that will enable them to succeed at entry level employment in the electronics and information technology industry.
  
  
• Provide an effective training program that meets the employment needs of the electronics and information technology job markets.
  
  
• Provide students with a safe and healthy working environment that is conducive to learning.

Provide the student with a strong foundation and experience in electronic and information technology applications and processes that will allow them to succeed as an entry-level technician.