This program prepares students for job entry, career changes, transfer to four-year institutions, and/or professional advancement. In addition to electronics courses, the program includes courses in mathematics; computer interfacing and repair; networking; physics; telecommunications; radio communications; and technical applications. The program emphasizes diagram reading, electrical assembly, and test tool applications.

Graduates of the program are fully qualified to compete for positions in electrical technology. Possible positions are in manufacturing, communications, transportation, construction, government agencies, hospitals and medical centers (equipment calibration and repair personnel), component specialists, test and field engineering assistants, education, and installers of equipment, systems, and networks. Students are taught to repair and service electrical circuits; build prototypes; and work with engineers in circuit analysis, design, and testing. They also may continue their education by transferring credits to four-year institutions. Many four year schools accept transfer of up to 60 credits toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology.