Program Description

The Electrical Technology Program at Westchester seeks to educate and prepare students for one of the many fields that require skilled technicians to develop, maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems. Our graduates obtain the core knowledge of electrical and electronic concepts and devices as well as skill sets necessary to perform testing and diagnostics, modification, and product prototyping of electronic equipment. 

Course work includes DC and AC circuit analysis, semiconductors, analog and digital systems, power and machinery, instrumentation, control theory, and programmable devices.

Skilled Electronic Technicians are required in many fields such as energy, medical, security, plant operations, consumer electronics, transportation, and research and development.  They work with engineers to create new products and implementations.  Graduates can advance their knowledge by obtaining a Bachelor of Technology degree either immediately or after some work experience.

Program Requirements

64 credits are required for the degree:

• General Education - 28 credits
• Required Degree Courses - 36 credits

General Education Requirements - 28 Credits

• Basic Communication - Written and Research (3 credits): ENG 101 - Writing and Research  
   
• Humanities - Writing and Literature (3 credits):  ENG 102 - Writing and Literature  
   
• Natural Sciences and Lab (8 credits):  PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)  and ONE from this category of general education courses  
   
• Mathematics (8 credits):  MATH 131 - College Algebra  and MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)  
   
• American History or Western Civilization or Social Science (3 credits): Choose from any category, American History  OR Western Civilization  OR Social Sciences  
   
• The Arts, Foreign Language or Other World Civilizations (3 credits): Choose from any category, The Arts  OR Foreign Language  OR Other World Civilization  

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses  . 

Required Degree Courses - 36 credits

• CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology  
• ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits  
• ELEC 129 - Digital Logic  
• ELEC 137 - Alternating Current and Non-Sine Waves  
• ELEC 160 - Electronics  
• ELEC 204 - Electrical Machinery  
• ELEC 207 - Instrumentation and Control Systems  
• ELEC 218 - Introduction to Microprocessors  
• ELEC 239 - Analog Circuits  
• ELEC 282 - Electronic Communication  
   
• Major Elective (6 credits): Select TWO of the following or a substitute approved by Curriculum Chair
  • ELEC 240 - Advanced Electronics  
  • ELEC 211 - Photovoltaic System Design  
  • ELEC 228 - Energy Conversion & Power  
  • MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD  

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Minimum Total Credits: 64

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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