Electronic Technology
Integrated Design, Engineering & AutomationPrepare for a career in the world of electronics as a technician or engineer through classroom and practical, hands-on learning using state-of-the art laboratory equipment.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesThe electronic technology certificate of achievement provides a solid foundation for immediate employment as an electronic technician, designing, testing and servicing telecommunication, medical, video, automotive, computer, aerospace, and entertainment equipment.
Completion of the associate in science degree provides even broader opportunities for personal, academic, and career growth.
Students may also transfer into the California state university system to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
Program Length
Four semesters.
Transfer Options
Students may transfer directly into the engineering technology programs at Cal Poly Pomona or Cal State Long Beach and complete a bachelor’s degree.
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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
| ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | Major | 4 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
| ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | Major | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET 104 | Bsic Electric Circuits II | Major | 4 |
| ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | Major | 4 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
| Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET 107 | Electronic Devices and Circuits II | Major | 4 |
| ET Major | ET Major Course from List A | Major | 4 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
- Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Ethnic Studies requirement for the AS degree.
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 104 | Bsic Electric Circuits II | 4 |
| ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 107 | Electronic Devices and Circuits II | 4 |
| ET Major Course | ET Major Course from List A | 4 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ET 104 | Basic Electric Circuits II | 4 |
| ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | 4 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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