Electrical Engineering
Technology
The electrical engineering technology (EET) program is part of the School of Technology in the
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. After completion of two years of study,
students earn an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS). They may continue on their formal education to
earn the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree (BSAS), pursue full-time employment, or pursue their
degree while working.
The electrical engineering technology program includes both classroom and laboratory experiences. The
curriculum stresses the application of established engineering and computer knowledge and methods to
solution of problems. They include the study of sciences and mathematics supporting technology as well as
methods, processes, skills, and materials used in technology.
Employment Opportunities
The demands of expanding technology place engineering
technology graduates in one of today’s fastest-growing career
fields. Electrical engineering technology graduates find
employment opportunities in:
Their tasks include laboratory and field testing, data gathering
and evaluation, and instrumentation calibration. They may also
serve as technical sales representatives or technical writers in
development of specifications or trade manuals.
• Electromechanics—design, testing and production of
rotating machinery and transformers
BSAS graduates typically function in industry as engineering
technologists. Because their education is more extensive,
they are prepared to take on greater technical and leadership
responsibility, often directing the work of technicians. Because
their education includes management training, they may serve
as supervisors in planning, design, construction, production
and maintenance activities.
• Electronics—design and testing of solid state electronics
equipment
Degree Options
• Communications—design and testing of transmitting and
receiving equipment
• Power—designing power distribution networks
• Aerospace—flight control systems
• Transportation—traffic regulation and control
• Medicine—design and testing of medical equipment used
to monitor heartbeat, blood pressure, and other vital signs
• Manufacturing—testing and maintenance of process
control equipment
• Computers—design and testing of hardware and software
used in microprocessor-controlled systems
Graduates of the associate degree program typically are
employed as engineering technicians. They function as
professional associates or aides to engineers and scientists in the
design, drafting, testing and production of engineering projects.
Students in the electrical engineering technology program may
choose to complete two years of study and earn an Associate in
Applied Science (AAS) degree. The AAS degree provides early
access to employment in engineering support positions.
Upon completion of the AAS degree, the student may
continue on for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
(BSAS) degree. This program provides additional coursework
continuing the student’s growth to that of an engineering
technologist or designer.
Exceptional students who complete the BSAS degree are
eligible for admission to the Master of Science degree program
at YSU or another institution.
(see following page)
For more information about this program, go to
www.ysu.edu, click on Colleges, then College of STEM
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at:
Telephone: 877-468-6978 • 330-941-2000 • Video Phone: 866-757-1353 • Fax: 330-941-3674 • E-mail: enroll@ysu.edu
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YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Faculty
Youngstown State University maintains a faculty-student
ratio of approximately 1:20, among the best of state-affiliated
universities in Ohio.
The electrical engineering technology program retains its
tradition as a small school in maintaining close contact
between its students and faculty. Most of the electrical
engineering technology faculty are licensed professional
engineers with a master’s or higher academic degree and
with many years of industrial experience. The program also
employs dynamic part-time faculty who use their expertise and
experience from industry to bring the students a real-world
education.
Accreditation
Youngstown State University is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, an
accreditation that includes all undergraduate and graduate
programs.
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honor society, and/or Phi Kappa Phi, a scholastic honorary
society for all disciplines.
Program Educational Outcomes
Graduates of the EET program will possess the following skills
or abilities at graduation.
• be able to apply principles of mathematics and applied
science, to perform technical calculations and solve
technical problems of the types commonly encountered in
electrical engineering technology careers;
• demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and present
creative solutions to technical problems in a variety
of specialty areas within the broad fields of electrical
engineering technology;
• be able to function competently in a laboratory setting,
making measurements, operating technical equipment,
critically examining experimental results, and properly
reporting on experimental results, including their potential
for improvement;
Both the AAS and the BSAS electrical engineering technology
degrees are accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (TAC/ABET). The Bachelor Degree candidate may sit
for the fundamentals of engineering exam and, after appropriate
experience under the direction of a licensed professional engineer,
may take the professional engineer’s exam in many states.
Associate degree graduates may sit for the National Institute of
Certified Engineering Technicians (NICET) examination.
• be able to use modern computational tools for technical
problem solving, including scientific calculators, computers
and appropriate software;
Youngstown State University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
• demonstrate an ability to communicate and function
effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams from a
variety of backgrounds.
Facilities
Facilities available to electrical engineering technology
students are located within Moser Hall. They include specially
equipped laboratories to teach DC and AC electrical circuits,
electronics, electromechanical machines, programmable
logic controllers, communication systems, digital logic and
microprocessors, PC hardware and fiber optics. Students use
digital design breadboards as well as the university mainframe
and PC microcomputers to complete their coursework.
Professional and Honorary Societies
Electrical engineering technology students in good standing
are encouraged to join and participate in the student chapter
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
and the Engineering Technology Club. These organizations
sponsor field trips, social gatherings, engineering technology
competitions, seminars, and conferences.
Outstanding electrical engineering technology students may be
elected to Tau Alpha Pi, the national engineering technology
• demonstrate a broad education and knowledge of
contemporary issues in a global and societal context, as
necessary to develop professional and ethical responsibility,
including responsibility to employers and to society at large;
• recognize the need for life-long learning and possess the skills
to maintain and improve technical and non-technical abilities;
Curriculum Overview
Associate of Applied Science Degree­—Electrical
Engineering Technology (AAS–EET)
Traditional Option coursework includes:
Engineering Technology Concepts and Lab
AC and DC Circuits and Labs
Electronics I & II and Labs
Digital electronics
Electrical Machines
Microprocessor Architecture
Programmable Logic Controllers
CAD Drafting
Chemistry
Physics 1 and Lab
Algebraic & Transcendental Functions
Applied Calculus I
Writing 1 & 2
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at:
Telephone: 877-468-6978 • 330-941-2000 • Video Phone: 866-757-1353 • Fax: 330-941-3674 • E-mail: enroll@ysu.edu
(see following page)
www.ysu.edu
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Speech
Economic Principles 1
Professional Ethics
Computer Option
Coursework includes:
Engineering Technology Concepts and Lab
AC and DC Circuits and Labs
Electronics I and Lab
Digital electronics
Microprocessor Architecture
PC Hardware
Programming & Problem Solving
Digital Communications
Networking Concepts and Admin.
Fiber Optics
Data Communication Networking
Chemistry
Physics 1 and Lab
Algebraic & Transcendental Functions
Applied Calculus I
Writing 1 & 2
Speech
Economic Principles 1
Professional Ethics
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Bachelor of Science in Applied Science Degree—Electrical
Engineering Technology (BSAS–EET)
Upon successful completion of an AAS in EET or equivalent, the
following additional coursework is required:
Logic Systems
Communication Systems
Physical Measurements
Manufacturing Techniques
Computing for Technologists
Advanced Microprocessor and Labs
Variable Speed Drives
Process Control Technology
Integrated Curcuit Applications
Civil/Structural Facilities Design
Electrical/Mechanical Facilities Design
Applied Calculus 2
Natural Science Elective
University General Education Requirements
Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at:
Telephone: 877-468-6978 • 330-941-2000 • Video Phone: 866-757-1353 • Fax: 330-941-3674 • E-mail: enroll@ysu.edu
www.ysu.edu