Welcome
Prepare yourself for a variety of career opportunities, including industrial automation systems, both manned and unmanned robotic systems, commercial and personal networking systems, avionics electronics, biomedical, communications and many other commercial electronic systems, as well as non-commercial and personal systems. A degree in Electronic Systems Technology can open a variety of exciting, stable and lifelong career opportunities.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . .
Overview
Classroom and laboratory activities are designed to prepare technicians by having many classes with 50 percent theory and 50 percent lab. SCC assumes you have no prior knowledge of electronics. Therefore, all classes are sequenced as building blocks for you to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the program. Students engage in laboratory activities for hands-on learning opportunities to practice and enhance their skills to become electronic technicians. Skills taught to and developed by students include soft skills, troubleshooting, hardware configuration, equipment installation, and programming. As students progress through the program, they will develop skills needed to use analog and digital multimeters, function generators, analog and digital oscilloscopes, frequency counters, RF generators, spectrum analyzers and many other types of equipment to test, configure, design, and repair electronic circuits and equipment. Our staff has many years of experience teaching, along with a diverse skill set in electronic technology. Become part of this excellent hidden career field that society depends upon every day.
While certifications are not required, you will be encouraged and given opportunities and assistance to obtain certification in the following while taking classes:
- iNARTE Certification (without testing)
- International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
- CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- Network +
- CompTIA A+
Note: SCC staff is working on Solder standards and the certification of all students.
Mission
The mission of the Electronic Systems 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.Employment Outlook
Opportunities for long-term employment, consistent working hours, increasing job responsibilities, and great salaries are available to those who enter this ever-changing profession. 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. Recent graduates report an average starting wage of $18.10 per hour.
Companies who recently hired program graduates:
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Americom Communications
- Aurora Technology
- Becton Dickinson
- Bosch Communications/Telex
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors
- Digitech Systems
- Duncan Aviation
- EAD Controls
- Eakes Office Plus
- Educational Service Units
- EF Johnson Technologies
- Electro-Motive Diesel
- Electronic Contracting Co.
- Federal Aviation Administration
- General Fire & Safety Equipment Co.
- Halliburton Energy Services
- Houchen Bindery Ltd.
- JA Woollam Company
- Molex Inc.
- Nebraska Prime Group
- Nebraska Public Power District
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Sandhills Publishing
- Security Equipment Inc.
- Sensory Effects Cereal Systems
- Shaffer Communications Inc.
- Siemens Building Technologies
- Single Source Communications
- Technical Maintenance & Services
- Teledyne Isco
- Tenneco Automotive
- Time-Warner Cable
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Valmont Industries
Starting Terms
Fall Quarter (morning classes)
Winter Quarter (evening classes)
Spring Quarter (afternoon classes)The Electronic Systems Technology program is located on the Lincoln Campus with classes available for morning, afternoon, and night students. Night students are able to complete the Electronic Systems Technician focus with all core classes available at night in 24 months. Day students are able to complete the Computers, Automation and Network Systems focus in 24 months.
- Take ELEC-1100 ELEC-1129 ELEC-1219 ELEC-1227 ELEC-1317 ELEC-1422 ELEC-1482 ELEC-2530 ELEC-2760 ELEC-2863;
- Take ELEC-2761 ELEC-2753 ELEC-2823 ELEC-2860 ELEC-2900; and 4.5 credits from courses ELEC-2883 ELEC-2864 ELEC-2519 ELEC-2570 ELEC-2640 or ELEC-2750.
- Take ELEC-2761 ELEC-2853 ELEC-2883 ELEC-2864 and 13.5 Elec credits or a Special Project
- Take ELEC-2519 ELEC-2570 ELEC-2640 ELEC-2750 and 7.5 Elec credits or a Special Project.
- Take Elec-2099 and 22.5-52.5 Technical electives from the Electronics department depending on the Military training transcript.
- Take SPCH-1090 or SPCH-1110 or SPCH-2810.
- Take ENGL-1010 or ENGL-1110
- Take MATH 1050 or higher
- Take 2 course from the Social Science, Humanities, Computer Technology or Science General Education Requirements in the college catalog found at www.southeast.edu
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- 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.
- Attain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 in program courses 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.
Program Goals
- Provide students with adequate technical training and a strong foundation and experience in the areas of information technology applications and processes, 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.
Welcome
Prepare yourself for a variety of career opportunities, including industrial automation systems, both manned and unmanned robotic systems, commercial and personal networking systems, avionics electronics, biomedical, communications and many other commercial electronic systems, as well as non-commercial and personal systems. A degree in Electronic Systems Technology can open a variety of exciting, stable and lifelong career opportunities.
You're a Good Fit for this program because . . .
Overview
Classroom and laboratory activities are designed to prepare technicians by having many classes with 50 percent theory and 50 percent lab. SCC assumes you have no prior knowledge of electronics. Therefore, all classes are sequenced as building blocks for you to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the program. Students engage in laboratory activities for hands-on learning opportunities to practice and enhance their skills to become electronic technicians. Skills taught to and developed by students include soft skills, troubleshooting, hardware configuration, equipment installation, and programming. As students progress through the program, they will develop skills needed to use analog and digital multimeters, function generators, analog and digital oscilloscopes, frequency counters, RF generators, spectrum analyzers and many other types of equipment to test, configure, design, and repair electronic circuits and equipment. Our staff has many years of experience teaching, along with a diverse skill set in electronic technology. Become part of this excellent hidden career field that society depends upon every day.
While certifications are not required, you will be encouraged and given opportunities and assistance to obtain certification in the following while taking classes:
- iNARTE Certification (without testing)
- International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)
- CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician
- Network +
- CompTIA A+
Note: SCC staff is working on Solder standards and the certification of all students.
Mission
The mission of the Electronic Systems 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.Employment Outlook
Opportunities for long-term employment, consistent working hours, increasing job responsibilities, and great salaries are available to those who enter this ever-changing profession. 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. Recent graduates report an average starting wage of $18.10 per hour.
Companies who recently hired program graduates:
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Americom Communications
- Aurora Technology
- Becton Dickinson
- Bosch Communications/Telex
- Consolidated Electrical Distributors
- Digitech Systems
- Duncan Aviation
- EAD Controls
- Eakes Office Plus
- Educational Service Units
- EF Johnson Technologies
- Electro-Motive Diesel
- Electronic Contracting Co.
- Federal Aviation Administration
- General Fire & Safety Equipment Co.
- Halliburton Energy Services
- Houchen Bindery Ltd.
- JA Woollam Company
- Molex Inc.
- Nebraska Prime Group
- Nebraska Public Power District
- Novartis Consumer Health
- Sandhills Publishing
- Security Equipment Inc.
- Sensory Effects Cereal Systems
- Shaffer Communications Inc.
- Siemens Building Technologies
- Single Source Communications
- Technical Maintenance & Services
- Teledyne Isco
- Tenneco Automotive
- Time-Warner Cable
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Valmont Industries
Starting Terms
Fall Quarter (morning classes)
Winter Quarter (evening classes)
Spring Quarter (afternoon classes)Take ELEC-1100 ELEC-1129 ELEC-1219 ELEC-1227 ELEC-1317 ELEC-1422 ELEC-1482 ELEC-2530 ELEC-2760 ELEC-2863;
Take ELEC-2761 ELEC-2753 ELEC-2823 ELEC-2860 ELEC-2900; and 4.5 credits from courses ELEC-2883 ELEC-2864 ELEC-2519 ELEC-2570 ELEC-2640 or ELEC-2750.
Take ELEC-2761 ELEC-2853 ELEC-2883 ELEC-2864 and 13.5 Elec credits or a Special Project
Take ELEC-2519 ELEC-2570 ELEC-2640 ELEC-2750 and 7.5 Elec credits or a Special Project.
Take Elec-2099 and 22.5-52.5 Technical electives from the Electronics department depending on the Military training transcript.
Take SPCH-1090 or SPCH-1110 or SPCH-2810.
Take ENGL-1010 or ENGL-1110
Take MATH 1050 or higher
Take 2 course from the Social Science, Humanities, Computer Technology or Science General Education Requirements in the college catalog found at www.southeast.edu
Program Requirements & Student Responsibilities
- 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.
- Attain a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 in program courses 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.
Program Goals
- Provide students with adequate technical training and a strong foundation and experience in the areas of information technology applications and processes, 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.