Program Overview

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

About This Program

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced field of electrical engineering. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art labs, and real-world opportunities, students will gain the confidence needed to launch their career.

Contact Information

• Chitra Rajagopal
• Paul Dykshoorn

Program Delivery

• Delivery: In person
• Location: Trumbull Campus, Tuscarawas Campus, Leavittsburg, Ohio (pending ODHE approval)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

• Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 91,600 number of jobs
  • $64,190 potential earnings
• Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
  • 1.5% slower than the average
  • 125,800 number of jobs
  • $67,550 potential earnings
• Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers
  • 1.4% slower than the average
  • 291,700 number of jobs
  • $36,390 potential earnings
• Electrical and electronics drafters
  • 0.5% little or no change
  • 25,300 number of jobs
  • $62,100 potential earnings

Accreditation

The A.A.S. degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Admission Requirements

• The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents, and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
• Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• International students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score, or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• EERT 11000: Introduction to Semiconductor and Cleanroom (2-4 credits)
• EERT 12000: Electric Circuits I (4 credits)
• EERT 12001: Electric Circuits II (3 credits)
• EERT 12010: Introduction to Electronics (4 credits)
• EERT 22004: Digital Systems (4 credits)
• EERT 22008: Fundamentals of Electrical Machines and Drives (3 credits)
• EERT 22011: Electronic Systems (2 credits)
• EERT 22014: Microprocessors and Robotics (3 credits)
• ENGT 23099: Engineering Technology Design Project (ELR) (3 credits)
• MERT 12000: Engineering Drawing (3 credits)
• Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
  • COMM 15000: Introduction to Human Communication (KADL) (3 credits)
  • ENG 20002 or OTEC 26638: Introduction to Technical Writing or Business Communications (3 credits)
  • MATH 11010: Algebra for Calculus (KMCR) (3 credits)
  • MATH 11012: Intuitive Calculus (KMCR) (3 credits)
  • MATH 11022: Trigonometry (KMCR) (3 credits)
  • OTEC 26636: Project Management for Administrative Professionals (1 credit)
  • UC 10001: Flashes 101 (1 credit)
  • Physics Elective A (3-5 credits)
  • Physics Elective B (3-5 credits)
  • Kent Core Composition (3 credits)
  • Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (3 credits)
  • Kent Core Social Sciences (3 credits)

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 2.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 2.000

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history.

• Semester One:
  • EERT 12000: Electric Circuits I (4 credits)
  • MATH 11010: Algebra for Calculus (KMCR) (3 credits)
  • MERT 12000: Engineering Drawing (3 credits)
  • UC 10001: Flashes 101 (1 credit)
  • Kent Core Requirement (3 credits)
  • Kent Core Requirement (3 credits)
• Semester Two:
  • EERT 12001: Electric Circuits II (3 credits)
  • EERT 12010: Introduction to Electronics (4 credits)
  • EERT 22004: Digital Systems (4 credits)
  • ENG 20002 or OTEC 26638: Introduction to Technical Writing or Business Communications (3 credits)
  • MATH 11022: Trigonometry (KMCR) (3 credits)
• Semester Three:
  • COMM 15000: Introduction to Human Communication (KADL) (3 credits)
  • EERT 11000 or EERT 12005: Introduction to Semiconductor and Cleanroom or Electrical/Electronic Drawing (2-4 credits)
  • EERT 22011: Electronic Systems (2 credits)
  • EERT 22014: Microprocessors and Robotics (3 credits)
  • MATH 11012: Intuitive Calculus (KMCR) (3 credits)
  • Physics Elective A (3-5 credits)
• Semester Four:
  • EERT 22008 or ENGR 43220: Fundamentals of Electrical Machines and Drives or Electrical Machinery (3 credits)
  • ENGT 23099: Engineering Technology Design Project (ELR) (3 credits)
  • OTEC 26636: Project Management for Administrative Professionals (1 credit)
  • Physics Elective B (3-5 credits)
  • Kent Core Requirement (3 credits)

University Requirements

All students in an applied or technical associate degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

• Flashes 101 (UC 10001) (1 credit)
• Kent Core (15 credits)

Kent Core Requirements

• Kent Core Composition (KCMP) (3 credits)
• Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (KMCR) (3 credits)
• Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (KHUM/KFA) (3 credits)
• Kent Core Social Sciences (KSS) (3 credits)
• Kent Core Basic Sciences (KBS/KLAB) (3 credits)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, and skills of mathematics, science, and modern engineering tools to solve electrical and electronic engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
2. Use modern engineering tools and techniques to design solutions for well-defined electrical electronic engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components, or processes.
3. Demonstrate effective oral, graphic, and written communication in both technical and non-technical environments; proficiently use technical reference material.
4. Conduct standard tests and measurements, and critically analyze and interpret data particularly in the electrical and electronic engineering technology field.
5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
6. Understand and commit to address professional engineering and ethical responsibilities.

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology provides students with a core of engineering-related courses and a focus on digital and electronic systems, robotics, microsystems, and the design/development of electrical and electronic circuits.

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.

The degree program articulates with Kent State's Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.