Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology

Program Overview

This online program combines apprenticeship training with academic coursework to prepare students for advancement in technical fields. Offered in a cohort model, the program features evening classes and a flexible schedule designed for working professionals. Graduates are prepared for careers as Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, with a clear pathway for continued education through Wentworth's Project Management Bachelor's Degree Online.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

The program combines up to 24 credits earned through apprenticeship training with 36 credits of academic coursework to prepare students for advancement in technical fields.

Program Structure:

The program is offered online in a cohort model. Courses are offered in the Fall and Spring semesters, and students typically take one to two evening classes per week.

Course Schedule:

• Semester One, Fall 2024: MATH1000: COLLEGE MATH, ENGL1100: ENGLISH I
• Semester Two, Spring 2025: MATH1500: PRE-CALCULUS, ENGL2200: ENGLISH II
• Semester Three, Fall 2025: PHYS1000: COLLEGE PHYSICS I, ELEC3800: CIRCUITS THEORY & ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• Semester Four, Spring 2026: ELEC2499: LOGIC CIRCUITS, Social Science & Humanities Elective
• Semester Five, Fall 2026: ELEC3450: MICROCONTROLLERS & EMBEDDED COMMUNICATION

Modules:

• MATH1000: COLLEGE MATH
• ENGL1100: ENGLISH I
• MATH1500: PRE-CALCULUS
• ENGL2200: ENGLISH II
• PHYS1000: COLLEGE PHYSICS I
• ELEC3800: CIRCUITS THEORY & ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• ELEC2499: LOGIC CIRCUITS
• Social Science & Humanities Elective
• ELEC3450: MICROCONTROLLERS & EMBEDDED COMMUNICATION

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Career Opportunities:

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Career Outcomes:

Graduates are prepared for advancement in technical fields. The program aligns with Wentworth's Project Management Bachelor's Degree Online, providing a clear pathway for continued education and career advancement.

Other:

• The program is designed for working professionals who are participating in or have completed approved apprenticeship programs.
• The program offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to balance their studies with work, family, and other obligations.
• The program has a low online tuition rate and allows students to transfer in apprenticeship credits and other previously earned coursework and prior learning credits.
• At $595 per credit hour, students can get their degree quickly and take their learning back into the field.
• Students may also be eligible for financial aid.

This program is eligible for a reduced, online part-time, cost-per-credit of $595.