Program information is available from the School of Applied Technologies Office at (505) 224-3340 or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321.
Program Description
The Electronics Technology program provides students with a broad base of skills in analog and digital electronics with electromechanical and computer applications. Laboratory exercises provide students with hands-on experiences throughout the entire program. In addition to the fundamental skills developed in the certificate program, the degree program is designed to provide students with exposure to emerging and current technologies in the fourth and fifth terms. Many of the courses in the Electronics Technology program develop the skills sets that are verified by industry certifications as specified by the Electronics Technicians Association and other vendors. Students completing the Associate degree in Electronics Technology will also be eligible to sit for the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam at no charge.
Special Requirements
Students must have normal color differentiation to work with colored wiring and components.
Career and Educational Opportunities
Electronics Technology is one of the most rapidly changing technical fields in America today. Graduates will be eligible for entry-level technical positions in a wide range of disciplines utilizing digital, electromechanical and semiconductor devices.
Students should see an academic advisor to customize their educational plans. Students must meet prerequisites by placement scores or specific course work. Please see Course Descriptions for prerequisite(s) information.
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