Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS, BS)
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
Employment and continuing education rate:
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Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS degree): 20 percent are
employed; 80 percent continued their education.
Electrical Engineering Technology (BS degree): 100 percent are
employed.
RELATED PROGRAMS
AAS DEGREE – CODE #0699
BS DEGREE – CODE #0216
Computer Engineering Technology
Electrical Construction and Maintenance Electrician
Engineering Science
David Hunt, Program Coordinator
Email address: huntdj@alfredstate.edu
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS (AAS)
The electrical engineering technology AAS and BS programs provide the skills
and occupational competence necessary for entry into the field as an applied
engineer who works with and is responsible for all the electronic equipment in
the field. Thus, in addition to a firm foundation in electrical circuit concepts, the
program provides a robust laboratory experience.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - AAS DEGREE
This program will prepare you by emphasizing basic knowledge and skills
during the first year of the program. Studies include fundamental DC and AC
circuit analysis and digital circuit logic to develop skills in use of electronic
test equipment and in use of tools and printed circuit fabrication equipment.
Laboratory experiments supplement classroom instruction and problem
solving. Computer problem solving and simulation aid in course instruction.
The second year of the associate degree program continues the study of
fundamental electronic circuits. The areas of study include microcontroller
circuitry and programming, electronic communication circuits and systems, and
IC circuit fabrication on silicon wafers.
ADVANTAGES
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The understanding of general processes gained through laboratory
experiences prepares students to either continue their education in the
microelectronics field or work in modern high-tech industrial laboratories
found at companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Kionix, Micron
Technology, Motorola, National Semiconductor, and Texas Instruments
to name a few. Students interested in a career in semiconductor
manufacturing technology should consult with their adviser regarding
selection of appropriate elective course work during the AAS and BS first
semester.
Both electrical engineering technology programs are accredited by the
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://
www.abet.org.
The Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering technology
is recognized as a “professional degree” that qualifies for experience/
education credit toward New York Professional Engineering Licensure.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the electrical
engineering technology programs. Laptop specifications are available at
www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops. Some courses may require specialized
tools and/or electronic components.
DIRECT ENTRY INTO BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Alfred State electrical engineering technology AAS graduates may
enter directly into either the electrical engineering technology BS, the
interdisciplinary studies BTech, or technology management BBA degree
program.
OCCUPATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Electrical or electronics technician (two-year)
Electrical or electronics technologist (four-year)
Communications technician/technologist
Computer technician/technologist
Semiconductor manufacturing technician/technologist
Electrical power technician/technologist
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Recommended: Physics
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – BS DEGREE
TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
ELET
ELET
1001
1202
ELET
1111
ELET
COMP
1133
1503
MATH
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1033
xxx3
Seminar
Intro to Electrical
Eng Tech
Digital Logic
Laboratory
Digital Logic
Freshman
Composition
College Algebra
LAS/Gen Ed Elective
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
16
Second
ELET
ELET
1103
1151
ELET
1142
MATH
2043
PHYS
LITR
1024
xxx3
Circuit Theory I
Circuit Theory
Laboratory
Electronic
Fabrication
College
Trigonometry
General Physics I
Gen. Ed. - Literature
Elective
3
1
2
3
4
3
16
Third
ELET
ELET
2103
2151
ELET
2124
ELET
2143
MATH
PHYS
1063
2023
Electronics Theory I
Electronics
Laboratory I
Electrical Power
Circuits
Embedded
Controller Fundmtls
Technical Calculus I
General Physics II
3
1
4
3
3
3
17
Fourth
ELET
ELET
3103
3151
ELET
xxx4
ELET
xxx4
xxx3
Electronics Theory II
Electronics
Laboratory II
Microelectronics or
other approved Tech
Elective
Alt. Energy
Generation or other
approved Tech
Elective
General Education
Elective
3
1
3
15
If not required to take math due to placement scores, take LAS elective to
complete degree requirements of 3 credits, otherwise take free elective.
Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS, BS)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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64 semester credit hours
28 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences from at least five of
the General Education content groups: mathematics, natural sciences,
social sciences, humanities, western civilization, American history, other
world civilization, arts, foreign language, and basic communications (must
include COMP 1503)
2.0 grade point average in major courses (in bold text above)
2.0 cumulative grade point average, and
Approval of department faculty
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Courses that repeat or significantly overlap courses taken in the student’s
associate degree program cannot be taken for upper-level credit. If
the associate degree covered the subject matter in one of the required
baccalaureate courses, a different course must be substituted and approved by
the faculty adviser.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS (BS)
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/ Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT
scores with a recommended combined reading/writing and math new SAT
score of 1080 (1000 combined critical reading and math old SAT) or a
composite ACT score of 21.
Recommended: Physics
CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – BS DEGREE
TYPICAL FIVE- THROUGH EIGHT-SEMESTER PROGRAM
Fifth
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5113
EMET
SPCH
COMP
MATH
5004
1083
5703
2074
Electronic
Communications
Instrumentation
Effective Speaking
Technical Writing II
Technical Calculus II
3
4
3
3
4
17
Sixth
EMET
6004
MATH
6114
ELET
xxx4
ELET
xxx4
Feedback Control
Systems
Differential
Equations
Adv. Power Systems
or other approved
Tech Elective
Embedded & Real
Time Sys or other
approved Tech
Elective
4
4
4
4
16
Seventh
BSET
7001
MATH
7113
MATH
7123
CHEM
5013
PHYS
ELET
8013
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Senior Seminar &
Project Des
Economic Analy for
Engr Tech
Statistics for Engr
Technology
Applied Chemical
Principles
Modern Physics
Technical Elective Upper
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3
3
3
3
4
17
Eighth
BSET
8003
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Senior Technical
Project
Electrical Machines
& Controls or other
approved Tech
Elective
Liberal Arts/Social
Science Elective
Liberal Arts/Social
Science Elective
3
3
3
3
12
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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world civilization, arts, foreign language, and basic communications (must
include COMP 1503)
Minimum of 45 hours upper division
Minimum of 24 hours upper division in major
Minimum of 30 hours upper division in residence
2.0 grade point average in major courses (in bold text above)
2.0 cumulative grade point average
Approval of department faculty
126 semester credit hours
60 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences from at least seven
of the General Education content groups: mathematics, natural sciences,
social sciences, humanities, western civilization, American history, other
The Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering technology is
recognized as a “professional degree” that qualifies for experience/education
credit toward New York Professional Engineering Licensure. Graduates
from Alfred State’s program are allowed six years of the required 12 years
of education/experience credit and are eligible to take the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE), formerly called Engineer-in-Training (EIT), examination upon
graduation.