Electronics Technology (Tech Prep Program), A.A.S.

San Antonio College offers a Tech Prep Program for electronics technology students who desire to specialize in the field of communications electronics technology, computer electronics technology, or industrial electronics technology. This program leads to an AAS Degree in Electronics Technology with specialties in any of the three areas. Advanced courses and well equipped laboratories enable students to extend their theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of electronics. The program provides the student with practical internships with local businesses and manufacturers to provide real life experiences in the electronics career field in preparation for full-time employment after graduation. In addition to the two-year AAS Degree, the program provides students with the following exit options: Certificates in Electronics Technology or Industrial Electronics; transfer to any other Associate’s Degree Program in Texas which offers an electronics major under the Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM); and/or transfer to a four year university to continue their education. This degree transfers to several general Baccalaureate Degree Programs.

Two additional degrees are also offered in nuclear electronics or communications/radar electronics. These approved Tech Prep Program degrees consist of a combination of San Antonio College courses and training courses offered by the U.S. Navy. For more information, contact the Electronics Program Office at (210) 486-0080..

Credit transferable from high school include: 12 semester hours credit for CETT 1402 Electricity Principles, CETT 1429 Solid State Devices, and CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals, for students who have attained the appropriate competencies from an approved Tech Prep Program high school or completed the courses in high school for dual credit.

Related Degrees and Certificates:

Electronics Technology, Level I Certificate 

Industrial Electronics, Level I Certificate 

Electronics Technology: Basic DC/AC Marketable Skills Certificate 

Electronics Technology: Basic Electronics Marketable Skills Certificate 

Electronics Technology: Basic Semiconductor Marketable Skills Certificate 

Electronics Technology: Digital Fundamentals Local Certificate 

Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 72)