Objective
The objective of this program is to train individuals for entry-level jobs in electronics. Graduates of this program will qualify for work in the following areas as a technician: computer maintenance, communications, medical electronics, and consumer electronics. Upon graduation, students will receive a diploma.
Length of Program
The program takes one and one-half academic years consisting of three semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 12 months (48 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 48.0 credit hours. The complete program consists of approximately 825 hours, which is comprised of 615 hours of theory and 210 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 |
| CSE113 | Business Practices | 3.5 |
| EEM115 | A+ | 5.0 |
| EET115 | DC Circuits | 5.0 |
| EET215 | AC Circuits | 5.0 |
| EET254 | Fundamentals of Semiconductors | 4.5 |
| ENG123 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| MTH103 | College Algebra and Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| PGS112 | Success Planning | 2.0 |
| PGS212 | Personnel Customs and Cultures | 2.0 |
| PGS222 | Team Building | 2.0 |
| Total Hours in Required Courses | 38.0 | |
| Free Elective Hours* | 10.0 | |
| Total Program Credit Hours | 48.0 | |
| * Free Electives are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the entire 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 Electronic Service Technician Diploma (EST) program prepares students to enter, along with links to occupational profiles on the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Web site.
| 15.0399 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | |
| 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
EST Full-time 2009-10 cohort: 100%
EST Part-time 2009-10 cohort: 100%
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 Electronic Service Technician Diploma program in the published minimum time frame of 12 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 12 months.
The on-time graduation rate for the EST program: 16%
Total Cost
The total cost of the Electronic Service Technician Diploma program is $30,720. This cost is comprised of the following:
|
Tuition
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$27,600 (48 semester credit hours @ $575 / credit hour) |
|
Resource Fee / Term
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$570 ($95 / enrolled term) |
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Registration &
Testing Fee |
$150 |
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Est. Books & Supplies*
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$2,400 |
*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: $27,300
HEA program loans: $0
Private educational loans: $0
Institutional financing plans: $0
If you have any questions regarding the above information please don’t hesitate to contact us.