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The Electronics and Industrial Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program prepares students for high-tech careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, industrial electronics, robotics, electro-optics, and emerging technologies. Students develop the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve complex electronic and automated systems used throughout modern industry.
Through classroom instruction and extensive laboratory experiences, students gain expertise in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robotics, digital electronics, electro-optics, fiber optics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), printed circuit board design, and industrial control systems. The program emphasizes practical application, problem-solving, and the use of industry-standard technologies.
Graduates are prepared for careers in manufacturing, biomedical technology, industrial automation, technical sales, service, and emerging technology industries where highly skilled electronics and automation professionals are in strong demand. Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned an Electronics and Industrial Systems certificate and Electronics and Industrial Systems diploma by completion.
Program Highlights
Hands-On Technical Training: Gain practical experience working with advanced electronics, automation systems, and emerging technologies.
Industrial Automation Focus: Develop expertise in the technologies that drive today's advanced manufacturing environments.
Extensive PLC and Controls Training: Learn to program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers.
Industrial Robotics Experience: Gain hands-on experience with robotic systems used in modern industrial and manufacturing applications.
Emerging Technology Curriculum: Study Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), electro-optics, fiber optics, and modern electronic technologies.
Comprehensive Electronics Instruction: Develop skills in digital electronics, operational amplifiers, electronic devices, and printed circuit board design.
Real-World Laboratory Experiences: Train using industry-standard equipment and technologies commonly found in advanced technical industries.
Problem-Solving Skill Development: Build analytical and troubleshooting skills that employers highly value.
Leadership and Professional Development: Develop communication, leadership, and workplace skills necessary for career advancement.
High-Demand Career Preparation: Prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, biomedical technology, technical service, and emerging technology industries.
Job Outlook
1,276 Jobs (2025)
+0.6% Change from 2024-2025
Wage and employment data are from聽Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set), timeframe聽2024鈥�2025.
What will you do
Graduates may:
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electronic systems and equipment.
- Program and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and automated control systems.
- Support industrial robotic systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Design, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuits and devices.
- Install and maintain fiber optic and electro-optic systems.
- Support Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies and connected industrial devices.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and system documentation.
- Perform preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Assist with equipment integration, modernization, and automation projects.
- Utilize advanced testing and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve system failures.
- Provide technical support and training to customers and production personnel.
- Apply leadership, communication, and project management skills in technical environments.
Wages
Entry: $26.01
Average: $30.31
Experienced: $35.20
Wage and employment data are from聽Lightcast (Q2 2026 data set), timeframe聽2024鈥�2025.
First Semester | ||||
| ELT 215聽-聽Motors and Controls | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 196聽-聽Circuit Analysis I | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ATR 113聽-聽Industrial Robotics | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 251聽-聽Programmable Logic Controllers | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ELT 252聽-聽Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 313聽-聽Digital Circuits I | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| IND 109聽-聽Equipment Safety and Operation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 743聽-聽Technical Math 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ATR 133聽-聽Fluid Power Systems | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Summer Semester | ||||
| MGT 195聽-聽Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 110聽-聽Writing For The Workplace | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 6.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 122聽-聽Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 316聽-聽Digital Circuits II | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 321聽-聽Operational Amplifiers | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 323聽-聽Printed Circuit Board Design | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 425聽-聽Fundamentals of Electro-Optics | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| ELT 334聽-聽Modern Technologies | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 448聽-聽Industrial Internet of Things | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 460聽-聽Fiber Optics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HUM 287聽-聽Leadership Development Studies | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELT 523聽-聽Electronic Devices | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 74.0 | ||||
Notes:1May substitute for MAT 102聽or higher. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Explain fundamental aspects of electronics technology.
- Troubleshoot an electronics system and its components.
- Demonstrate fluency of basic electronics terminology.
- Apply industry-standard techniques to an automation system.
- Identify the fundamental aspects of an electro-optic system.
- Assess a mechanical system.
- Construct a real-world project that simulates an industrial scenario.