| What
will this program do for me?
The program is designed to provided the educational requirements for
entry level jobs as an Electronic Technician.
What
kind of job can I get once I complete the program?
Electronic engineering technicians help to design, develop, test, and
manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as communication
equipment, radar, industrial and medical measuring or control devices,
navigational equipment, and computers. They may work in product
evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to
adjust, test, and repair equipment. Electronic engineering technology
also is applied to a wide variety of systems such as communication and
process controls.
How
much can I earn in this career?
The 2002 median nation wide salary for Electronic Engineering
Technician was $42,950. Bay Area salaries may be higher. Please refer to the
Occupational
Outlook Handbook for more information regarding job prospects
and salary scales.
What
are the prerequisites?
Math through trigonometry and high school physics. City College
offers all the equivalent course work for these prerequisites. Consult
with the program advisor.
How
long will the program take?
Theoretically two years if fully prepared and you are a full time
student taking a full load. Some summer school course work would likely
be required. Most students take longer because of lack of prerequisites
courses and/or taking less than a full time load. Please refer to
Program Curriculum for more information on course requirements.
Where
will classes be held?
Phelan
Campus. Please refer to the
Schedules for Credit Classes for more information on
class times and locations.
Where
do I get more information?
Consult the
catalog section describing the
program or call the Engineering and Technology Department office at
(415) 239-3505. Or visit the department
Web site:
Engineer
Department Home Page.
What
time of day are classes offered?
Most of the technical courses are offered at night and all the other
courses are offered both day and evening. Please refer to the
Schedules for Credit Classes for more information on
class times and locations.
When
do classes start?
At the regular semester start dates for Fall and Spring semesters. Refer to the
Schedules for Credit Classes for more information on
class times and locations.
How
do I enroll?
You may call the Department at (415) 239-3505, or submit an
application
to the Office of Admissions and Records, Ocean Campus, Room
E-107 in Conlan Hall, (415) 239-3285. There are no specific enrollment
requirements for the program. You just need to enroll in the specific
courses. All engineering students should enroll in ENGN 10A,
Introduction to Engineering: The Profession. Consult the program advisor
for details.
What
are the requirements for receiving a degree?
See the City College Catalog description under Engineering. Please refer
to
Program
Curriculum for more information regarding course requirements.
How
much money can I expect to spend?
Please refer to
Tuition
Information for more details.
Financial
Aid is available. You may contact Financial Aid
at (415) 239-3576. |
