AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology
Spokane, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Dec 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 3,700 / per quarter
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
Key Summary
Do you enjoy tinkering with electronics? Are you interested in the Internet of Things, lasers, or microprocessors? If you are curious about how electronics work, then the Electronics Engineering Technician degree is a perfect fit for you.
In this program, you will learn to build, evaluate, test, troubleshoot, service, and repair electronic devices, from the component level to the system level. Prior experience is not necessary.
As part of your training, you will work in the electronics laboratory on experiments and projects using electronic and optical breadboards, PCB printing, and single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi® and Arduino®. You can earn an industry-recognized soldering certification.
The program offers four pathways: Applications, Avionics, Mechatronics, and Biomedical Equipment.
From smartphones to autonomous cars, electronic technology is an integral and constantly changing part of our world. An Electronics Engineering Technology degree provides the foundation necessary to pursue a career in the exciting field of electronics.
Graduates of this program qualify as an Electronics Engineering Technician in product development, manufacturing, lasers and photonics, automated factories, service and repair, and hospitals.
This lab intensive program provides practical, hands–on experience with a variety of equipment used in the industry. Classes are designed to develop the necessary skills a technician needs to help engineers develop new electronic products and to evaluate, test, troubleshoot, and repair existing products. Graduates find employment with a wide variety of companies including electronic equipment manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, service companies, and hospitals.
To qualify for an associate in applied science degree, students must successfully complete six quarters of study. Once the AAS is complete, students have the option to continue their education and complete a certificate in one or more of the following areas: Photonics, Mechatronics, and Avionics.
- A student must pass each of the electronics classes during the first three quarters of the program with a minimum grade of 1.7
- A student must pass each of the electronics classes during the fourth through seventh quarters with a minimum grade of 2.0
- A student must pass each required related course with a minimum grade of 2.0
- State the characteristics of electronic components and circuits.
- Calculate circuit parameters.
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
- Construct electronic parameters.
- Use electronic test equipment to evaluate and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
- Explain career related regulatory requirements.
First Quarter
- Computer Systems
- Computer Systems Lab
- Internet of Things
- Internet of Things Lab
Second Quarter
- Applied Written Communication
- Circuit Theory 1
- Circuit Theory 1 Lab
- Electronics Math I
Third Quarter
- Circuit Theory II
- Circuit Theory II Lab
- Electronics Math II
Fourth Quarter
- Solid State Devices
- Solid State Devices Lab
- Digital Concepts
- Digital Concepts Lab
Fifth Quarter
- Employment Preparation
- Linear Devices
- Linear Devices Lab
- RF Communications
- RF Communications Lab
Sixth Quarter
For the Applications pathway:
- Electronics Applications Seminar
- Electronics Applications Capstone Project
For the Avionics pathway:
- Avionics Systems for Airframe and Power Plant
- Avionics Communications
- Principles of Avionics Troubleshooting
Seventh Quarter
For the Applications pathway:
- Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems
- Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems Lab
- Photonics I
- Photonics I Lab
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