The Electronics Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College can help you enter the electronics field, where strong dependence on computers and the widespread use of high-tech equipment have created opportunities and growth.
In this field, your day will involve both working with engineers in designing or evaluating new products and troubleshooting and repairing electronics equipment. With each day different, the job offers a level of variety that many people enjoy.
New for Fall 2022 - Electrical Controls Technology Certificate
Learn the basics of electricity and controls for manufacturing.
Graduates are prepared to work as electrical or electronic technicians with power companies, manufacturing, and the computer and service industries.
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) students will learn to
Michelin North America offers opportunities for select students to develop hands-on work experience while earning their degree. Michelin Tech Scholars receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees and books for the program along with competitive pay for part-time work in a Michelin manufacturing facility.
The associate in applied science degree offered through the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. This accreditation gives associate degree programs quality certification and recognition on a national basis. In order to achieve accreditation, the programs must have established a continuous quality improvement process that is documented and must be working to make the programs better for each of the stakeholders involved. For the Engineering Technology programs, the stakeholders are prospective students, current students, faculty, graduates, employers, and college administration. Each one of these parties has a keen interest in promoting the improved quality and outcomes of the program.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science
This program educates students to work with engineers in designing or evaluating new products as well as troubleshooting and repairing electronics equipment, including computer equipment.
Electronics Engineering Technology details from our current catalog »
Electrical Controls Technology
Certificate in Applied Science
The Electrical Controls Technology certificate program will train students in the basics of electricity and controls to be used in a manufacturing environment.
Electrical Controls Technology details from our current catalog »
Graduates may continue their education at a college offering BS EET degree or go to institutions offering Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs, such as the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management at USC Upstate or the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology at SC State University (available at the University Center of Greenville).
Students interested in transferring should take University Transfer courses and meet with an advisor for assistance.
EET Mission Statement
The Electronics Engineering Technology program will equip graduates to use their training and education to provide engineering and technological support to local industry and manufacturing while encouraging them to stay at the cutting edge of changing technologies through continued life-long learning.
EET Program Objectives
EET Student Learning Outcomes
For program information for the Electronics Engineering Technology program including placement rates, graduation rates, and program demographics, see our Program Data report.
Department Head
David Dara | (864) 250-8096 | David.Dara@gvltec.edu
Administrative Assistant
Serena Chapman | (864) 250-8345 | Serena.Chapman@gvltec.edu
Instructors
David Dara
Arthur Cartwright
Department Head
David Dara
(864) 250-8096
David.Dara@gvltec.edu
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