Electronics Technology

This program involves both electronics theory and hands-on lab work with state-of-the-art electronic test and measurement equipment. The Associates degree can be completed in two years. Part-time options are also available.

What Kind of Career Can You Expect?
Electronics technology graduates work as engineering technicians— individually and in teams—for high-tech, government, manufacturing, R&D, and communication firms.

You install, service, and maintain electronic equipment that is
used in these high-tech industries. Often this involves in-plant and field work where the technician may be called upon to analyze failures and perform repairs in robotic, telecommunications, computer, environmental monitoring, biomedical, semiconductor assembly and test, or ptoelectronic
systems. Today’s high-tech needs make the sky the limit for graduates.

What Skills, Traits, or Prep Classes Would be Helpful?
- Familiarity with math and algebra
- Aptitude in mechanics and some level of manual dexterity
- Computer (PC) familiarity and work experience
- Reasonable-to-good abilities in written and verbal communications
- An interest in problem solving and the ability to master puzzles
- Ability to follow directions and pay attention to details

What Will You Learn to Do?
- Understand core electronic skills
- Understand and apply basic electronic theory
- Interpret electronic symbols, schematics, and terminology
- Make use of standard and advanced electronic components, including analog and digital integrated circuits, microprocessors, and microcontrollers
- Perform printed-circuit-board work, including soldering and component replacement
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial systems, including instrumentation, digital and microprocessor, communication and electromechanical systems
- Analyze and program programmable logic controller systems
- Understand electronic communication methods and circuits
- Understand principles and applications behind Laser and Fiber Optics systems, and use opto-electronic devices
- Work with electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and robotic control systems
- Make use of computers to analyze and simulate electronic circuits, and assemble technical documents and reports
- Communicate professionally

What Kind of Degree(s) Can I Earn?
- Associate of Applied Science Degree - AAS (approximately two-years)
- Advanced Technical Certificate - ATC (approximately 16 months)
- Postsecondary Technical Certificate – PTC (usually less than one-year)

To Get Financial Aid:
Almost all prospective students are eligible for some kind of
financial aid, regardless of credit history, income or assets.

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CWI delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its memorandum of understanding with College of Southern Idaho (CSI). CSI is accredited through The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCUU).