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Electrical Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology

If you like figuring out how things work and how to fix them, an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electromechanical Technology from 每日大赛 is the perfect first step toward a rewarding career.

Information

Area of Interest: School of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus

Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Certificate

Electrical Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)

If you want to do research and development, work in local industry, advance as a technician, have a good understanding of electricity and electrical components or just be awesome then consider 每日大赛’s Electrical Engineering Technology Program. This program prepares students for working as electrical or electronics technicians, automation or maintenance technicians by equipping them with knowledge, skills and hands-on experience in electrical and electronic circuits, AC and DC motors, robotics, motion control, instrumentation, data acquisition, programmable logic controllers and computer-based systems. 

Typical job opportunities: associate engineering technician, automation technician, communications technician, computer technician, electronics technician, engineering assistant, industrial electronics technician, installation and service technician, instrumentation technician, manufacturing technician, production assistant, service technician, systems application technician.

Explore program courses and requirements, and potential job placements below, to find out if it’s right for you.

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Certificates

The Electronics Technology Certificate provides skills for those who want to enter the electronics field including soldering, application of electronic measuring equipment (e.g., oscilloscope and multimeter), electronic circuit simulation software, DC/AC circuit principles, computer aided design software, analog devices, and digital devices.

  

Couse Number Course Name
EETC 1300 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology
EETC 1313 DC Circuits
EETC 1331 Digital Fundamentals 
MATH1 Mathematics Elective
EETC 1314 AC Circuits
EETC 1321 Electronics I 
ENST 1313  CAD for Electronics

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The Industrial Automation Certificate provides skills required to troubleshoot and maintain PLC, Instrumentation, and Data Acquisition systems.

  

Couse Number Course Name
EETC 1300 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology 
EETC 1313 DC Circuits
EETC 1331 Digital Fundamentals
MATH1 Mathematics Elective
EETC 1314 AC Circuits
EETC 2331 PLC I 
EETC 2311 Power Technology 
EETC 2332 PLC II 
EETC 2350 Integrated Robotics 
EETC 2361 Instrumentation Technology 

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Electrical Engineering Technology

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Electrical Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)

Credit Hours Curriculum Co-Curricular Experiences
Before You Start

 

  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist
  • Participate in Orientation
  • Complete Career Exploration
0-15 hours
  • COLL 1000 First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • EETC 1300 Intro to Electrical Engineering Technology Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 1313 DC Circuits Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • ENST 1313 CAD for Electronics Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • ENGL 1010 English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • MATH 1050 Technical Math Courses needed to complete a certificate Foundational Courses
  • Meet with your Success Coach
  • Draft a resume with Career Development focusing on skills you are obtaining in the Electrical Engineering Technology program
  • Build circuits; measure voltage and current
  • Solder some small kits and wire a 3-phase motor
16-30 hours
  • EETC 1314 AC Circuits Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 1321 Electronics I Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 1331 Digitial Fundamentals I Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • ENST - 1352 Industrial Science
  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan
  • Hands on labs for AC Power and industrial power factor correction 
  • Dig into more circuit building in Electronics 
  • Program an FPGA
31-45 hours
  • EETC 2311 Power Technology Courses needed to complete a certificate
  • EETC 2331 PLC I Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 2350 Integrated Robotics Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 2351 Data Acquisition and Control 
  • COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 Communications/Speaking Foundational Courses
  • Update your Resume and Practice Interview Skills with Career Development
  • Program PLCs and Robot Arms
46-60+ hours
  • EETC 2332 PLC II Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 2361 Instrumentation Technology Courses needed to complete a certificate Career Immersion Experiences
  • EETC 2390 Capstone Career Immersion Experiences
  • Behavioral/Social Science Elective Foundational Courses
  • Elective (CITC 1301, CITC 1310, CITC 1321, ENST 1370, METC 1320, or WELD 1381)
  • Participate in Career Fair
  • Expand your PLC skills with analog data
  • Use sensors to measure pressure, level, and temperature

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Courses needed to complete a certificate - Courses to complete Certificates
Courses include industry recognized certifications - Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field.
Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)
Career Immersion Experiences - Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.

 

Contact Information

Dean of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Department Head of Engineering

Merve Kester Thomas, Ph.D.
mkesterthomas@pstcc.edu
865-694-6410

Kristi Leach
mkleach@pstcc.edu
865-694-6639

Accreditation

Accreditation: Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 724-201-5477, .

Student Performance and Achievement Information

6-year graduation rates by Program (Students in third semester in program graduate in 6-yr in same major plus transfer students in the Fall term):

Major 2017 - 2023 2018 - 2024 2019 - 2025
Electrical Engineering Technology 8/21 = 38% 7/17 = 41% 6/15 = 40%


Retention rate (Fall-to-Fall) in college: 

Major    Retention rate Fall2021 – Fall2022  Retention rate Fall2022 – Fall2023 Retention rate Fall2023 – Fall2024
Electrical Engineering Technology 55% 53% 67%


Mean grade point averages of the graduating class by Academic Year:

Major 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024
Electrical Engineering Technology 2.6 3.34 3.22


Average years to complete the degree based on 2019 cohort:

Major 2-yrs 3-yrs 4-yrs 5-yrs 6-yrs
Electrical Engineering Technology 11% 33% 56% 56% 56%

 

Availability of awards/scholarships: More information available through the Financial Aid and Foundation Offices

Tuition expenses to complete the entire program: At 每日大赛 for a full-time in-state student, the cost of attendance per academic year in 2023-2024 was $4,576. The total tuition for a student completing the program in two academic years would be $ 9,152.

Career placement rates (data from Employment Outcomes from TBR College Internal View): 

Major: Electrical Engineering Technology
Year post-completion Percentage of Graduates employed in TN Median Annual Wage
1 92% $39K
2 90% $45k
3 93% $49K
4 88% $41K