Associate Degree in Electronics Technology
Associate of Science in Electronics Technology
There are plenty of reasons why people pursue an associate’s degree. Whatever your reason, it’s important to pursue a degree that can both lead to professional opportunities and serve as a first step toward a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree in Electronics Technology from CTU does both. In this program, you can work to develop knowledge of analog and digital electronics, skills that are needed in commercial enterprises such as integrated circuit (IC) companies and telecommunications firms.
At CTU, working-adult students come first. Our flexible online course schedule and mobile app are designed to help you to build a class schedule around your schedule. And with grants and scholarships available for those who qualify, a degree from CTU can be both achievable and affordable. Learn more below or fill out the form to speak with an admissions advisor.
The Associate of Science in Electronics Technology degree comprises the first two years of either the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- October 03, 2023
- November 14, 2023
- January 02, 2024
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- Colorado Springs
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Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) is a 97.5-credit hour program that is offered on the Colorado Springs campus. The program is comprised of 60.5 credit hours of general education courses and 37 credit hours devoted to the electronics technology core.
The program is designed to help students build the knowledge to think like an engineer, to develop logical thinking and critical analysis skills, and improve decision-making skills. Students are encouraged to develop skills that are transferable to many industries such as problem solving, decision making, innovation, project management, collaboration and communication. The ASET degree is designed to help students develop knowledge of analog and digital electronics, skills that are needed in commercial enterprises such as integrated circuit (IC) companies and telecommunications firms.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Mission Statement
Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.
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Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours CHE105 Introduction to Chemistry 5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5 MATH112 Analytic College Algebra 4.5 MATH114 Analytic Trigonometry 4.5 MATH116 Foundations for Calculus 4.5 MATH205 Differential Calculus 5 MATH207 Integral Calculus 5 MATH302 Differential Equations 5 PSYC102 Introductory Psychology 4.5 SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 or HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 60.5 Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours EE110 Introduction to Engineering 4 EE221 Circuit Analysis I 5 EE252 Digital Design I 5 EE312 Embedded Microcontrollers 5 EE331 Circuit Analysis II 5 EE375 Electronic Design I 5 IT204 Fundamentals of Networking 4 EM200 Introduction to Website Development 4 Total Credit Hours: 37 Total Credit Hours: 97.5
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CTU’s Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities among the workforce. This associate degree program emphasizes equipping students with the knowledge to develop logical thinking and critical analysis skills, and improve decision-making skills. The ASET degree is designed to help students develop knowledge of analog and digital electronics, skills that are needed in commercial enterprises where the application of Electronics Technology is embedded in their products and services.
As you work to complete your Associate of Science in Electronics Technology, you will be immersed in courses where you will study these topics and much more: embedded microcontroller development processes and tools; current data communication and networking technologies; and the analysis and design of combinational and sequential digital systems.
Courses for the Associate of Science in Electronics Technology start approximately every ten weeks exclusively at our Colorado Springs campus. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The Associate of Science in Electronics Technology degree program consists of 97.5 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. CTU Fast Track™ exams offer the opportunity to earn college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete your degree up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast TrackTM exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
Through innovative industry-relevant curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, you will study through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the needs of the digital economy.