Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology – Electronics
A Bachelor's in Engineering Technology – Electronics can give you practical, hands-on experience to help you get started in the electronics engineering field. You'll be armed with tech skills you can put to work in many fields that require a computer and electronics engineering technology background: aerospace, defense, telecommunications, medical, chemical, construction, and more.
Get to Know Our Electronics Engineering Technology Degree
The Electronics Engineering Technology degree program at DeVry University provides you with the skills needed to design, build and improve the electronic products and systems of tomorrow. Get valuable hands-on experience, led by our knowledgeable professors. Learn complex problem solving for a wide range of technologies such as microprocessors, signal processing, control systems and mechatronics. Discover how to lead a technical team, troubleshoot common issues and create cohesive digital systems.
While an area of focus is not required for this program, you can choose our Standard Option or a specialization in Renewable Energy.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology – Electronics in as little as 3 years*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
Availability
Why DeVry?
Complimentary Laptop
As a new student, you’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program1. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.
You can take it anywhere, it’s powerful enough to run robust applications, and best of all, you can use it for all of your classes to optimize your DeVry experience.
IoT Kit
Simulate the Internet of Things (IoT) wherever you are with your IoT Kit*, designed to give you hands-on experience and confidence working with real IoT technologies.
With the full complement of microprocessors and sensors in your kit, you’ll build elementary IoT devices, integrate them into cloud-based server systems and develop skills needed for today’s IoT economy.
*The IoT Kit is a required expense and is not complimentary.
Certification Exam Reimbursement
Our Tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Cloud+
- Microsoft Technology Associate - Python
Others may be applicable as well. Speak with your professor for more info.
What You'll Learn
The Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology – Electronics covers the following:
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Controls and InstrumentationLearn the electronic control of mechanical systems, covering sensors and transducers, signal conditioning, actuators and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). -
Maintenance and RepairService, repair, calibrate, regulate, fine-tune or test machines, devices and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. -
DesignUnderstand the use of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of electronic equipment, schematics, drawings and models. -
Engineering and TechnologyGain knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology; this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. -
Communications and NetworkingExamine principles of data communications, including noise effects, multiplexing and transmission methods, while exploring networking media. -
Complex Problem SolvingApply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions. -
Analyze Data or InformationIdentify underlying principles, reasons or facts and break down information or data into separate parts.
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Computers and ElectronicsUnderstand circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Accreditation Matters
Accredited* by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org.
Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step
Earn two additional credentials with our unique 3-in-1 design. All courses in our Information Technology (IT) Essentials certificate program and Information Technology and Networking associate degree are embedded within this program. So you can earn a certificate and an associate degree on the way to your bachelor's in Engineering Technology - Electronics degree.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology – Electronics may consider careers such as:
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Computer Systems Analyst
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Customer Service Engineer
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Electrical Engineering Technician
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Electronics Technician
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Electronics Engineering Technician
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Engineering Technician
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Field Service Technician
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Manufacturing Technician
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Test Engineers and Technologists
Essentials Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
Humanities
| LAS432 | Technology, Society and Culture |
| ETHC232 | Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions |
Social Sciences
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| ECET345 | Signals and Systems |
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH190 | Pre-Calculus |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| MATH265 | Applied Calculus |
| PHYS204 | Applied Physics with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
| CEIS101 | Introduction to Technology and Information Systems |
| CEIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems |
| CEIS110 | Introduction to Programming |
| CEIS114 | Introduction to Digital Devices |
| NETW191 | Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking |
| NETW211 | Fundamentals of Cloud Computing |
| SEC285 | Fundamentals of Information Security |
Program Courses
If you'd like to choose our Standard Option, the following courses are required for your degree.
Automation and Electrical Systems
| ECT222 | Circuit Analysis Fundamentals |
| ECT225 | Electronic Devices and Systems |
| ECT284 | Automation and Control Systems with Lab |
Information Systems and Programming
| CIS170C | Programming with Lab |
| CIS247C | Object-Oriented Programming with Lab |
Application Development
| CIS355A | Business Application Programming with Lab |
Senior Project
| CEIS392 | Product, Project, and People Management |
| CEIS494 | Senior Project I |
| CEIS496 | Senior Project II Technology |
Career Preparation
| CEIS299 | Careers and Technology |
| CEIS499 | Preparation for the Profession |
Engineering Technology Foundations: Electronic and Electrical Systems
| CEIS312 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| ECET310 | Communications Systems with Lab |
| ECET340 | Microprocessor Interfacing with Lab |
| ECET350 | Signal Processing with Lab |
| ECET365 | Embedded Microprocessor Systems with Lab |
| ECET402 | Mechatronics with Lab |
| NETW310 | Wired, Optical and Wireless Communications with Lab |
| REET425 | Electric Machines and Power Systems with Lab |
Academic Catalog
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Related Programs
1As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s of Software Development, Bachelor’s of Engineering Technology – Electronics and Bachelor’s of Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
*The Engineering Technology – Computers and Engineering Technology-Electronics programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, www.abet.org.
