Program Overview

Industrial Electronics Technology

This degree is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, Mechanical Design and related fields.

Career Pathway

• Adv. Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, & Transportation

Related Programs

• A+
• Electronics Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology: Electronics Engineering Specialization
• Industrial Electronics Technology: Mechanical Engineering Specialization
• Manufacturing Technician
• Mechanical Technician

Program Dean

Olugbemiga Adekunle

Faculty Contact

Kenneth Welborn

Academic Advisors

• Jenn Fraticelli (Student last name starts with A-M)
• Joi Stanley (Student last name starts with N-Z)

Program

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Credit Hours

62

Program Information

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electronics Technology is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics and related fields. Program graduates will be prepared to enter a growing industry that requires creative applications of troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Students will interact with current technology and tools including, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, welding, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, robotics platforms, and more! The job market includes similar careers as maintenance technicians, skilled machinists, mechatronics technicians, circuit board assemblers and more.

Program Fact Sheet

Upon completion of this degree pathway, students will also obtain Manufacturing Technician CSC. Students interested in more specialized areas can obtain this degree with a mechanical or electronics focus.

Transfer Information

PVCC has guaranteed transfer agreements with top colleges and universities that guarantee admission to PVCC graduates who meet specific academic transfer criteria.

This program has an articulation agreement to Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. Please see the agreements below to check transfer requirements as they differ from the normal degree requirements.

• Mechanical Engineering Technology Articulation Agreement

Graduation Requirements

Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate.

Degree Requirements

Industrial Electronics Technology Degree Requirements AAS

• Transfer Course Electives

Funding

This initiative is 100% supported by a federal U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award made to PVCC by the pass-through entity, Virginia Community College System. The total program cost for this initiative is $211,763.