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If you haven’t noticed, every gas station, doctor’s office, fast food joint; every car, many things in your home or work; basically everything in today’s society contains something that is electronic in nature - computers, cash registers, cars, stereo systems, medical equipment, airplanes… the list is endless! And every one of those pieces of equipment, at some time in its existence, needs to be repaired, aligned, calibrated, serviced, installed, or inspected.

If you have been known to disassemble things just for the sake of putting it back together; if you like tinkering with electrical stuff; or if you’ve ever wondered how a radio or TV receives the just station you want, then a career as an Electronics Technician just might be for you! Graduates of the program at MGTC receive an Electronics Technology Diploma.

Job Outlook:

Graduate of the program can obtain both a specialization and a career in: Computer electronics, industrial electronics, communications electronics, or general electronics. Employment is available in many industries, ranging from aviation to retail, or from government to manufacturing and maintenance. Entry-level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $20,000 - $28,000.

Associate Degrees

Electronics Technology

The Electronics Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate of Science Degree which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communication electronics, computer electronics, industrial electronics, general electronics, or telecommunication electronics.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
ENGL 1101                     Composition and Rhetoric 3
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MATH 1111 College Algebra 3
Mathematics Elective
MATH 1112 College Trigonometry 3
MATH 1113 Precalculus 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Occupational Courses
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
ELCR 1005 Soldering Technology 1
ELCR 1010 Direct Current Circuits 5
ELCR 1020 Alternating Current Circuits 7
ELCR 1030 Solid State Devices 5
ELCR 1040 Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals 5
ELCR 1060 Linear Integrated Circuits 3
And completion of one of the following specializations:
Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization 17 hours
ALHS 1010 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4
ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2
BMET 1231 Medical Equipment Function and Operation I 4
BMET 2242 Medical Equipment Function and Operation II 4
BMET 2343 Internship Medical Systems 3
Communications Electronics Technology Specialization 17 hours
ELCR 2210 Advanced Circuit Analysis 5
ELCR 2220 Advanced Modulation Techniques 3
ELCR 2230 Antenna and Transmission Lines 3
ELCR 2240 Microwave Communications and Radar 3
ELCR 2250 Optical Communications Techniques 3
Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization 18 hours
ELCR 2170 Computer Hardware 5
ELCR 2190 Networking I 3
ELCR 2590 Fiber Optic Systems 3
ELCR 2600 Telecommunication and Data Cabling 3
ELCR 2620 Telecommunications Systems Installation, Programming, and Data Transmission 4
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization 16 hours
ELCR 2110 Process Control 3
ELCR 2120 Motor Controls 3
ELCR 2130 Programmable Controllers 3
ELCR 2140 Mechanical Devices 2
ELCR 2150 Fluid Power 2
ELCR 2160 Advanced Microprocessors and Robotics 3
Home Technology Integration Specialization 16 hours
ELCR 2650 Home Automation Systems 5
ELCR 2660 Security System Installation and Testing 4
ELCR 2680 Access Control and CCTV Installation 3
ELCR 2690 Prep for Low Voltage Licensure 2
Electronics Technology Elective 2 hours
Field Occupation Specialization 16 hours
Occupationally Related Electives 16 hours 16
Total Hours required for Graduation 60

 

Diploma Programs

Electronics Fundamentals

The Electronics Fundamentals diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electronics Fundamentals diploma which prepares them for entry-level positions in the electronics field and qualifies them for admission to the Electronics Technology program.

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
Basic Skills Core
MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3
EMPL 1000 Algebraic Concepts 2
Chose One of the Following
MATH 1015 Geometry and Trigonometry 3
MATH 1017 Trigonometry 3
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3
Occupational Courses
ELCR 1005 Soldering Technology 1
ELCR 1010 Direct Current Circuits 5
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 2
ELCR 1020 Alternating Current Circuits 7
ELCR 1030 Solid State Devices 5
ELCR 1040 Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals 5
ELCR 1060 Linear Integrated Circuits 3
Total Hours required for Graduation 40

 

Electronics Technology

The Electronics Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and interpersonal relations. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Diploma which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communications electronics, computer electronics, general electronics, industrial electronics, or telecommunications electronics

Course # Course Title Credit Hours
Basic Skills Courses
MATH 1013            Algebraic Concepts 3
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3
One of the following classes
MATH 1015 Geometry and Trigonometry 3
MATH 1017 Trigonometry 3
Occupational Courses
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3
ELCR 1005 Soldering Technology 1
ELCR 1010 Direct Current Circuits 5
ELCR 1020 Alternating Current Circuits 7
ELCR 1030 Solid State Devices 5
ELCR 1040 Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals 5
ELCR 1060 Linear Integrated Circuits 3
And completion of one of the following specializations:
Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization 17 hours
ALHS 1010 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4
ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences 2
BMET 1231 Medical Equipment Function and Operation I 4
BMET 2242 Medical Equipment Function and Operation II 4
BMET 2343 Internship Medical Systems 3
Communications Electronics Technology Specialization 17 hours
ELCR 2210 Advanced Circuit Analysis 5
ELCR 2220 Advanced Modulation Techniques 3
ELCR 2230 Antenna and Transmission Lines 3
ELCR 2240 Microwave Communications and Radar 3
ELCR 2250 Optical Communications Techniques 3
Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization 18 hours
ELCR 2170 Computer Hardware 5
ELCR 2190 Networking I 3
ELCR 2590 Fiber Optic Systems 3
ELCR 2600 Telecommunication and Data Cabling 3
ELCR 2620 Telecommunications Systems Installation, Programming, and Data Transmission 4
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization 16 hours
ELCR 2110 Process Control 3
ELCR 2120 Motor Controls 3
ELCR 2130 Programmable Controllers 3
ELCR 2140 Mechanical Devices 2
ELCR 2150 Fluid Power 2
ELCR 2160 Advanced Microprocessors and Robotics 3
Home Technology Integration Specialization 16 hours
ELCR 2660 Home Automation Systems 5
ELCR 2670 Security System Installation and Testing 4
ELCR 2680 Access Control and CCTV Installation 2
ELCR 2690 Prep for Low Voltage Licensure 3
Electronic Technology Elective 2 hours 2
Field Occupation Specialization 16 hours
Occupationally Related Electives 16 hours 16
Total Hours required for Graduation 56

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Degree Types

At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:

Associate Degree
Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our state.
Diploma
Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
Certificate
Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.