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The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electronics Technology is designed to prepare students to work as electronics technicians, manufacturing supervisors, test equipment specialists, prototype fabricators, and in other positions in firms that specialize in electronic design, manufacturing, service, and development. Students with this certificate may work in industries that include, but are not limited to, aerospace, biotechnology, communications, entertainment, industrial, medical, power, semiconductor, and transportation. This Certificate of Completion (CCL) comprises the first two semesters of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Electronics Technology.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Electronics Technology (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5591
- Total Credits Required
- 24
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2020
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Solve problems in analog electronics using basic mathematical functions, Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, and phasors.
- Analyze bipolar and Field Effect Transistor (FET) circuits, along with operational amplifier circuits.
- Apply the concepts of Boolean algebra to digital logic circuits.
- Interface keyboards, displays, stopper motors, and other peripheral devices to a microprocessor system.
- Program a microprocessor using low and high level programming languages.
- Demonstrate proficiency using standard electronic test equipment.
- Use contemporary operating systems and application software to solve problems in electronics.
- Practice safe work habits according to industry standards.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Broadcast Technicians
$51,310 Show expanded career information for Broadcast Technicians
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
$64,994 Show expanded career information for Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELE111 | Circuit Analysis I | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 4 | |
ELE131 | Digital Logic and Circuits | RC | 3 | ||
ELE181 | Computer Programming for Technology | RC | 3 | ||
GTC/MIT/OSH106 | Industrial Safety | Course is offered Fall only | 2 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELE112 | Circuit Analysis II | Course is offered Spring only | RC | 4 | |
ELE121 | Solid-State Devices And Circuits I | RC | 4 | ||
ELE241 | Microprocessor Concepts | RC | 4 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELE111 | Circuit Analysis I | Critical course Gateway course | RC | 4 | |
ELE181 | Computer Programming for Technology | RC | 3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELE112 | Circuit Analysis II | Course is offered Spring only | RC | 4 | |
ELE131 | Digital Logic and Circuits | RC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ELE121 | Solid-State Devices And Circuits I | RC | 4 | ||
ELE241 | Microprocessor Concepts | RC | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GTC/MIT/OSH106 | Industrial Safety | Course is offered Fall only | 2 |
Note
The CCL Electronics Technology program specifies the semesters associated with the Terms and the sequence as follows:
Term 1 courses should be taken during Fall.
Term 2 courses should be taken during Spring.
Advisement Note: Electronics Program staff can provide advisement on technical (ELE, GTC) prefixed courses only. Please direct all General Education (CHM, COM, CRE, ECE, ENG, HUM, MAT, PHY, SOC) questions to MCC Campus Advisement: https://www.mesacc.edu/academic-advisement.
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- RC = Required Course
Disclaimer
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=147874).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electronics Technology