Electrical Engineering Technology

Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison College will provide you with the skills you need for a variety of in-demand jobs related to electrical engineering. As an Electrical Engineering Technology student, you will:

• Learn to analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Build strong math and analytical skills
• Utilize electronics terminology, schematic symbols and electronic standards
• Assemble circuits from schematics, wiring diagrams and/or specifications
• Define the math parameters of alternating current (AC) signals
• Derive simplified equivalent circuits for basic AC circuits
• Explain the basic characteristics of a differential transistor and operational amplifiers
• Interface digital to field devices and determine functions of electronic memory
• Create clocked logic circuits to drive encoders, decoders and multiplexer systems
• Build microcontrollers/microprocessors and embedded systems architecture
• Implement serial and parallel communications

Transfer Options

Electrical Engineering Technology graduates can transfer as a junior into the Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Additional transfer pathways include transfer into a Bachelor of Science in Physics at Edgewood College and into the UW-Platteville Electrical Engineering major through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnership.

Program Details

Students in the Electrical Engineering Technology program can attend full or part time.

Electrical Engineering Technology program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Careers

Earning your Associate Degree in Applied Science in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a/an:

• Engineering Assistant
• Electronic Development Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Electronic Maintenance Technician
• Electronic Test Technician
• Field Service Technician

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a/an:

• Electrical Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Electronic Production Supervisor
• Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
• Field Service Engineer
• Network Engineer

Curriculum and Experience

Prospective Program Students

The information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current and Newly Admitted Program Students

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• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

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First Semester

• Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001 (1 credit)
• AC/DC Electronics 1 (3 credits)
• Analog Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• Digital Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)
• Psychology Of Human Relations (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Analog Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• Digital Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• Embedded Programming (3 credits)
• Digital Circuit Design and VHDL (1 credit)
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 (5 credits)

Choose from one of the following courses (consult program faculty advisor for appropriate transferability, terms offered, and pre-requisites):

• AC/DC Electronics 2 (3 credits)
• Circuit Modeling 1 (3 credits)

Third Semester

• Motors and Control Circuits (3 credits)
• Microcontrollers (3 credits)
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 (5 credits)
• Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)

Choose from one of the following courses (consult program faculty advisor for appropriate transferability, terms offered, and pre-requisites):

• Advanced Circuits (3 credits)
• Circuit Modeling 2 (4 credits)

Fourth Semester

• Analog Circuit Design (1 credit)
• Networks, Interfacing and Programming (3 credits)
• Advanced Electronics (3 credits)
• Technical Reporting (3 credits)
• University Physics 1-Calculus-Based (5 credits)

Admission

To Apply

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Application Dates

• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application open, Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026

Admission Requirements

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admission Application
2. Education Completion

Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

• High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
• GED/HSED completion
• College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
  • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
  • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale

Transfer Opportunities

UW System Schools

• UW Green Bay
• UW Oshkosh
• UW Platteville

Wisconsin Private Schools

• Concordia University
• Edgewood College
• Lakeland University
• Milwaukee School of Engineering

Out-of-State Schools

• Bellevue University
• Capella University
• Colorado State University Global Campus
• Franklin University

Career Outcomes

MATC Electrical Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:

• Apply electronic theory to practice
• Operate test equipment
• Build electronic circuits and systems
• Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems
• Communicate technical information

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 6 (2022), 6 (2023), 6 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Sent: 6 (2022), 6 (2023), 6 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Returned: 2 (2022), 6 (2023), 1 (2024)
• Percent of Surveys Returned: 33.3% (2022), 100% (2023), 16.7% (2024)

Related Programs

• Electronics
• Electronic Service Technician
• Electronics Soldering Assembler

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison College provides students with skills for in-demand jobs related to the field of electrical engineering. The program's objectives include developing problem-solving abilities, building strong mathematical skills, understanding electronics terminology and standards, assembling circuits from schematics, defining the mathematical parameters of alternating current (AC) signals, deriving simplified equivalent circuits, explaining the characteristics of differential transistors, interfacing devices, creating clocked logic circuits, and building microcontroller/microprocessor and embedded system architecture. The program emphasizes practical experience and hands-on learning, blending theory with real-world application.

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Outline:

• First Semester
• 10-605-108 Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001 (1 credit)
• 10-605-113 Analog Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• 10-605-118 Digital Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• 10-801-195 Written Communication (3 credits)
• 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-605-112 AC/DC Electronics 1 (3 credits)
• 10-605-270 AC/DC Circuit Techniques and Principles (3 credits)
• Second Semester
• 10-605-115 Analog Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• 10-605-119 Digital Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• 10-605-173 Embedded Programming (3 credits)
• 10-662-120 Digital Circuit Design and VHDL (1 credit)
• 20-804-231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 (5 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-605-114 AC/DC Electronics 2 (3 credits)
• 10-662-121 Circuit Modeling 1 (3 credits)
• Third Semester
• 10-605-143 Motors and Control Circuits (3 credits)
• 10-605-176 Microcontrollers (3 credits)
• 20-804-232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 (5 credits)
• 20-809-264 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-662-105 Advanced Circuits (3 credits)
• 10-662-221 Circuit Modeling 2 (4 credits)
• Fourth Semester
• 10-662-117 Analog Circuit Design (1 credit)
• 10-605-178 Networks, Interfacing, and Programming (3 credits)
• 10-662-106 Advanced Electronics (3 credits)
• 10-801-197 Technical Reporting (3 credits)

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Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a range of careers in the electrical engineering field, including positions as engineering assistants, electronic development technicians, electronic technicians, maintenance technicians, electronic test technicians, and field service technicians. Additionally, with further education or relevant work experience, graduates may qualify for roles such as electrical engineers, computer engineers, and electronic production or maintenance supervisors.