Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology: Electronics & Computer Engineering Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

About this program

Tackle advanced math and science. Explore electronic circuits and devices, digital/microprocessor systems, computers, networks, and programming and software tools. Whether it’s taking the lead on a project or collaborating with a team, this technology-driven program arms students with a host of practical skills to pursue diverse careers in electronics and computer engineering.

Next steps...

You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.

Extensive Hands-On Experience

17

Average Class Size

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway

Careers

  • Process engineering technician
  • Test engineering technician
  • Controls engineering technician
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
  • Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices I (EET116)
  • Engineering, Technology & Society (EET124)
  • Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
  • Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices II (EET156)
  • Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
  • Network Installation & Maintenance (EET204)
  • Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
  • Linear Integrated Circuits (EET206)
  • Linear Circuits Applications (EET207)
  • Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
  • Microprocessor Interfacing (EET202)
  • Microprocessor Applications II (EET203)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

  • General Physics I (PHS201)
  • General Physics II (PHS202)
  • Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
  • Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
  • Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
  • Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
  • Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • Introduction to Digital Electronics (EET114)
  • Digital Circuits Applications (EET115)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices I (EET116)
  • Engineering, Technology & Society (EET124)
  • Pre-Calculus (MTH191)
  • Introduction to Microprocessors (EET154)
  • Microprocessor Applications I (EET155)
  • Electronic Circuits & Devices II (EET156)
  • Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist (EET158)
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
  • Calculus I (MTH240)
  • Network Installation & Maintenance (EET204)
  • Network Maintenance Laboratory (EET205)
  • Linear Integrated Circuits (EET206)
  • Linear Circuits Applications (EET207)
  • Systems Troubleshooting Applications (EET209)
  • Calculus II (MTH242)
  • Microprocessor Interfacing (EET202)
  • Microprocessor Applications II (EET203)
  • English Composition II (ENL121) or
  • Technical & Professional Communication (ENL201)
Electronics Lab
Facilities

Electronics Lab

Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment, BYNQ boards, and other tools just like you'll see in the real world.

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Internship

Your knowledge in practice

Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.

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Student Life

Lead and put your skills to the test

IEEE Student Branch at Penn College

IEEE Student Branch at Penn College

Dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, the Penn College IEEE Student Branch meets regularly to work on professional soft skills, projects, and leadership. 

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions. 

Student Organizations at Penn College

Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

Penn College News
03.26.2024

Manufacturing company endows scholarship at Penn College

A manufacturer of fiber optic and copper network cabling has endowed a scholarship at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Leviton recently presented the college with a $25,000 gift to establish the scholarship. The donation places the company – a Corporate Tomorrow Maker – in the Ambassadors Society ($25,000-$49,999) on the college’s Donor Wall.

03.15.2024

Northern Ireland students to visit Penn College

For the second consecutive year, a contingent of students from Northern Ireland will visit Pennsylvania College of Technology as part of a cultural exchange program. Twelve students and two faculty from North West Regional College are scheduled to be in the area April 2-16 and spend most of that time on the Penn College campus.

02.12.2024

Software donation benefits Penn College automation students

Automation students at Pennsylvania College of Technology are benefiting from a partnership with a leading innovator in the industrial software market. Inductive Automation has provided multiple licenses of its Ignition software for use at the college. Ignition is a platform for quickly building and developing industrial applications, including SCADA, HMI and IIoT. The value of the donation is over $750,000.

Gain global experience
Study Abroad

Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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More Information

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Students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty on the first day of classes.

It is suggested that students have at least the recommended tools. Instructors will help identify what tools are needed during the first day of class. Free lockers are located in the laboratory area.

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Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Program Review Executive Summary

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Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

  • Mr. Eli Hughes, '01, Co-founder, Tzero
  • Mr. Nelson May, '03, Director of Systems, Gerhart
  • Mr. Chris Roush, Vice President, Multi-Dimensional Integration
  • Mr. Jonathan S Schall, '95, '99, Controls Engineering Manager, First Quality Products
  • Mr. Roman J Scicchitano, '15, '18, Senior Supervisor, Electrical Engineering - Power/Analog, L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Mr. Gregory C Stanek, Technical Services Supervisor, Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.
  • Mr. Thomas J VanSant, Jr., '86, Measurements Engineer, Corning, Inc.
  • Career Fair Connections

    Career Fair Connections

    Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

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