Electronics and Communications Systems Technology
6 quarter AAS
This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.
Program Description:
Students prepare for employment in the electronic and communications industry working to install, repair, test and maintain a wide variety of equipment including radio and mobile communication, avionics, marine electronics, cellular, satellite, as well as other electronic equipment and systems. Communications technicians may install and maintain structured cable or fiber optic systems to meet the needs of communication services including telephone, data, video, computer, broadcast or wireless networks. Graduates are employed as field or bench technicians with opportunities to work anywhere from an outdoor mountain top repeater station to a comfortable indoor work environment. Students also prepare for industry certifications and licenses including the Federal Communications Commission, Network Cabling Specialist, Certified Fiber Optic Technician and Certified Electronics Technician. Take charge of your life today and enroll in our Electronic and Communications Systems degree program to launch your career in any one of many high-growth industries with excellent income potential. With a rapidly changing economy, the time is right for you to acquire the specialized skills needed to succeed in today’s fast paced world of electronics and communications.
For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Follow safety procedures and policies
- Perform testing on DC, AC, analog, digital and microprocessor circuitry
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electronic equipment utilizing industry specific test equipment
- Perform installations, repairs and troubleshooting of electronic, RF and communication systems
- Describe, calculate and identify electronic communications equipment and circuitry
- Describe, calculate and identify wireless, broadband, cellular communications equipment and systems
- Utilize the job search documents students have prepared and skills they have learned to efficiently look for jobs in the industry
- Utilize industry certifications and licenses in their job search process
- Perform installation, termination and testing of fiber optic systems to industry standards
- Perform installation, termination and testing of twisted pair and coaxial cabling systems to industry standards
- Perform routine installation and service activities