Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in communications electronics, or industrial electronics.
Students can enter the Electronics degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Articulation Agreements
For information on further advancing your education after completing your Associate of Applied Science Degree, see our Articulation (Transfer) Agreements.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Electronics Technology degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
The Electronics Technology program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as entry-level technicians in the electronics field.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,755.00
Books & Supplies: $1,965.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.
Occupational Courses
Complete one of the following Specializations:
Communication Electronics Technology Specialization
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization
Program Pathway
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Choose one of the following:
Choose one of the following
Communication Electronics Technology Specialization
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization
Semester 5
Communication Electronics Technology Specialization
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization