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.
Area of Interest: School of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Certificate
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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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 |
Learn more about the from the college catalog.
| Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
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| 16-30 hours |
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| 31-45 hours |
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- Courses to complete Certificates
- Courses include industry recognized certifications that prepare students for careers in the field.
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.
| Dean of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics | Department Head of Engineering |
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Merve Kester Thomas, Ph.D. |
Kristi Leach |
Accreditation: Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), 724-201-5477, .
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):
| Year post-completion | Percentage of Graduates employed in TN | Median Annual Wage |
| 1 | 92% | $39K |
| 2 | 90% | $45k |
| 3 | 93% | $49K |
| 4 | 88% | $41K |