The program contains two certificates and one associate degree. Previous high school courses in electronics are not necessary to be successful in the program. Computers and electronic instruments are used in two new labs. Lecture rooms are located in the Technical and Workforce Development center. Others will be offered on the same basis when possible.
All courses taken in the certificate program are applicable to the associate degree.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology is awarded upon successful completion of the associate degree program. Graduates are employed in many industries such as aircraft, missile research and production, automated machinery and equipment, communications, airway traffic control and safety, power plants, defense ordinance, and research laboratories. Starting wages vary according to the size, type and geographic location of the industry and experience of the graduate. Wage information is available on request. Data as reported by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for 1997.