Training for electronics technicians must include work in mathematics,
science, communications skills, the study of mechanisms, industrial control
circuits, and other associated subjects. Previous high school courses in electronics are not necessary to be successful in the program.
Accreditation Statement
The Electronics Technology program at Angelina College is accredited by the Texas Higher Education Board and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Technology
Computers and electronic instruments are used in two labs. Lecture rooms are located in the Technology & Workforce Development Center.
Job Opportunities & Placement
Graduates are employed in many industries such as forest products, defense, medical, communications, and government. Electronic technicians'
jobs include medical equipment, plant maintenance, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, automotive, and research. Networking technicians trained in
electronics serve in a wide range of jobs.
The placement rate for completers of the degree program exceeds 91 percent for the past three years. Starting wages vary according to type,
size and geographic location of the industry and the experience of the graduate. Wage information is available on request.
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Electronics
Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Networking Specialty |
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BASIC CORE OF GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
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1. Communications (6 hours) |
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ENGL 1301 – Composition |
3 |
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SPCH
1318 - Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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2. Mathematics
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(See Other Required Courses) |
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3. Natural Sciences (3 hours) |
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PHYS 1305 – Elementary Physics |
3 |
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4. Humanities & Visual and
Performing Arts (3 hours) |
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MUSI 1306, MUSI 1310, ARTS
1301 or DRAM 1310 |
3 |
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5. Social and Behavioral
Sciences (3 hours) |
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SOCI 1301 – Intro to
Sociology |
3 |
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Total Hours |
15 |
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REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
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6. CETT 1325 – Digital
Fundamentals |
3 |
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CETT
1349 – Digital Systems |
3 |
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CETT
1403 – D.C. Circuits |
4 |
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CETT 1405
– A.C. Circuits |
4 |
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CETT
1457 – Linear Integrated Circuits |
4 |
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CETT
2437 – Microcomputer Control |
4 |
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LOTT 1301 – Introduction to Fiber Optics |
3 |
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CPMT
1311 – Introduction to Computer Maintenance |
3 |
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ITNW
1351 – Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
3 |
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ITCC
1302 – Local Area Networks Design & Protocols |
3 |
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ITCC
1306 – Basic Router Configuration |
3 |
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ITCC
1342 – Local Area Management (LAN) |
3 |
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ITCC
1346 – Wide Area Management (WAN) |
3 |
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ITSC 1305
- Introduction to PC Operating
Systems |
3 |
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Total Hours |
46 |
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OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
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7. STSU 0300 – Student Development |
0 |
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TECM 1341 – Technical Algebra |
3 |
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Total Hours |
3 |
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Total Hours for Degree |
64 |
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Electronics Technology
Networking Specialty
Level 1 Certificate |
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REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
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CETT 1325 – Digital Fundamentals |
3 |
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CETT 1349 – Digital Systems |
3 |
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CETT 1403 – D.C. Circuits |
4 |
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CETT 1405 – A.C. Circuits |
4 |
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CETT 2433 – Digital Computer Circuits |
4 |
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CETT 2437 – Microcomputer
Control |
4 |
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ITCC 1302 – Local Area Networks Design &
Protocols |
3 |
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ITCC 1306 – Basic Router Configuration |
3 |
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ITCC 1342 – Local Area Management (LAN) |
3 |
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ITCC 1346 – Wide Area
Management (WAN) |
3 |
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Total Hours |
30 |
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OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
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TECM 1341 – Technical Algebra |
3 |
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Total Hours |
3 |
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Total Hours for Certificate |
33 |
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Electronics Technology
Computer Maintenance
Level 1 Certificate |
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REQUIRED TECHNICAL CORE COURSES |
CREDIT HRS |
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CETT 1325 – Digital Fundamentals |
3 |
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CETT 1403 – D.C. Circuits |
4 |
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CPMT
1311 – Intro to Computer Maintenance |
3 |
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ITSC 1305 – Intro to PC Operating Systems |
3 |
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POFI 1301 - Computer Applications |
3 |
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TECM 1341 – Technical
Algebra |
3 |
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Total Hours for Certificate |
19 |
The Electronics Technology Career Pathway takes students through an
extensive college credit program that includes: