Associate (A.A.S.) Degree in Electronics Technology

Bramson ORT’s Electronics Technology Associate Degree Program is designed to prepare students for a variety of occupations in the field of electronics.  Today, everything and everyone is connected. Commercial and residential establishments need to be plugged in - whether it’s cabling, audio/video circuits, computer networks, fiber optics or telecommunications and satellite systems. Wherever you go, there will be a need for an Electronic Systems Technician.  Industry-experienced instructors are ready to apply their practical field knowledge gained from a variety of real-world environments.  We will give you the training necessary to access this dynamic, new career avenue.

Our Associate Degree program in Electronics Technology is accredited by New York State and is divided into three areas of concentrations: General Electronics, Home Technology Integration and HVAC Control Systems.  Allowable credits are transferable to four-year programs at other colleges and universities worldwide, for Bachelor degree-seeking students. Bramson ORT College also offers Electronics Certificate and Electronics Technology Diploma programs.

In order to earn the Electronics Associate Degree at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 60 credits.  Students should carefully note where prerequisites are required in order to take specific courses. If an Ability To Benefit student is admitted with a low English proficiency, an additional 3 to 6 credits may be added to their Liberal Arts requirements.

Emphasis is put on both the theory and practical application of electronics engineering technology. Courses include the study of basic electronic circuitry and components, computers and microprocessors, data communication, and electronic security systems. Graduates of this program will be able to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems in an office or industrial setting.

Additionally, Bramson ORT College also offers, with the employer’s and instructor’s consent, an elective course, Electronics Co-op, which may be taken off-campus for credit. Working as a volunteer in a corporate electronics environment or laboratory gives our students a headstart on the competitive job market, hands-on training, and valuable internship experience.  Bramson ORT has established vital relationships with reputable electronic servicing companies to coordinate internships and co-ops; and eventually find possible employment for future graduates.

Basic Electrical Training provides students with the coursework necessary in order to become Electronics Technician.  An Electronics student will start with the basics - a comprehensive foundation in math and measurement skills; and move on to electrical principles and measurements. Electrical and Electronics training will help our students rise up to the challenges of meeting the ever-changing demands of new technology.  It will provide a complete curriculum for a wide range of topics, everything from basic electricity to microprocessors, and applied skills, such as field service training and equipment maintenance.

Program of study in Electronics Technology AAS

Career Outlook

After obtaining the Electronic Associate Degree, graduates will be able to pursue career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions within the electronics industry such as electronics engineering technology, telecommunications, computer engineering technology or other related fields. 

Employment Opportunities

Open Competitive employment opportunities, just to list a few, thru standardized exams offered bi-annually with approximate salary range and agency.

Duties of an Electronics technicians

The Electronics Technology field is one of the hottest fields, and is growing exponentially.  Professionals will possess hands-on, problem-solving, electronics and computer skills, to keep our wired world running at peak performance. Career options are nearly endless, exceeding the average growth rate for new careers, with chip/component production and equipment manufacturing; as well as with companies involved in microtechnology, nanotechnology, biotechnology and Biomedical Electronics Technology. The following are a few duties that a Electronic Technician may perform:

• Discuss layout and assembly procedures with engineers
• Draw sketches to clarify design details and electronic units
• Assemble and Install circuits  to specifications
• Set up test apparatus or devise test equipment
• Adjust, calibrate, align, and modify circuits and components when indicated
• Write and compose technical reports