Objective
The objective of this program is to develop students’ academic, social, and technical skills so they can succeed in electronics field engineering and other technical fields. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Associate of Occupational Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology.
Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level employment as electronics technicians or field engineers. Careers may be found in many technical industries that use electronics and control systems, such as manufacturing, medical, computer maintenance, communications, and consumer electronics.
Length of Program
The program takes two academic years, consisting of four semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 16 months (68 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 70.0 credit hours. The complete program consists of approximately 1222.5 hours, which is comprised of 877.5 hours of theory and 345 hours of laboratory.
Requirements
The requirements to enter into this program are, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and a passing grade of 70% on the entrance examination.
Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks. See the academic calendar for next start date.
Class Schedule
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.,
or
Monday through Thursday,
5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.
Learning Resource System Hours
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
| CSE103 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3.0 |
| CSI204 | Elementary Database | 4.5 |
| EEE214 | Microcontrollers | 4.5 |
| EEE224 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4.5 |
| EEE233 | Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes | 3.0 |
| EEM115 | A+ | 5.0 |
| EEM123 | Electrical Industrial Motors | 3.0 |
| EET115 | DC Circuits | 5.0 |
| EET215 | AC Circuits | 5.0 |
| EET254 | Fundamentals of Semiconductors | 4.5 |
| ENG103 | Technical Communications | 3.0 |
| MTH133 | Technical Mathematics I | 3.0 |
| MTH143 | Technical Mathematics II | 3.0 |
| PGS112 | Success Planning | 2.0 |
| PGS121 | Conflict Management and Resolution | 1.0 |
| PGS212 | Personnel Customs and Cultures | 2.0 |
| PGS222 | Team Building | 2.0 |
| Required Options: select two of the following | ||
| EEM133 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3.0 |
| EET233 | Laser Systems | 3.0 |
| PHY213 | Basic Physics | 3.0 |
| Total Hours in Required Courses | 64.0 | |
| General Education Elective Hours* | 6.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 70.0 | |
| * General Education hours are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the general education curriculum. | ||
Occupational Profiles
The following are the names and U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes of the occupations that Missouri Tech’s Associate of Occupational Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology (AOS) program prepares students to enter, along with links to occupational profiles on the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Web site.
| 15.0303 | Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| 17-3023.00 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | |
| 17-3023.01 | Electronics Engineering Technicians  Green |
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| 17-3023.03 | Electrical Engineering Technicians |
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Placement Rate
AOS Full-time 2009-10 cohort: 100%
AOS Part-time 2009-10 cohort: 75%
Missouri Tech’s completion and placement rates are calculated in accordance with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Standards of Accreditation.
On-time Graduation Rate
The on-time graduation rate is defined as the total number of students who completed the Associate of Occupational Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology program in the published minimum time frame of 16 months. Most Missouri Tech students are non-traditional and work while attending college. As such, many of our students are part-time and thus unable to complete within 16 months.
The on-time graduation rate for the AOS program: 75%
Total Cost
The total cost of the Associate of Occupational Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology program is $44,660. This cost is comprised of the following:
|
Tuition
|
$40,250 (70 semester credit hours @ $575 / credit hour) |
|
Resource Fee / Term
|
$760 ($95 / enrolled term) |
|
Registration &
Testing Fee |
$150 |
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Est. Books & Supplies*
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$3,500 |
*This estimate is based on the cost of books obtained from the college book store. Missouri Tech does not require students to puchase books from the college. Many students are able to find much cheaper alternatives than what the school is able to offer.
Missouri Tech does not offer room and board for our students. For an approximation of the cost of living please visit our Net Price Calculator.
Median Loan Debt
Title IV: $41,450
HEA program loans: $0
Private educational loans: $0
Institutional financing plans: $0
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