Electronics & Computer Technology Contact: Rahim Negahban, rnegahba@ivytech.edu, (574)289-7001 ext. 5396
From your computer to your microwave, electronics is everywhere. If you enjoy figuring out how electronic equipment works and fixing it, our Electronics Technology Program is for you. You’ll learn about AC/DC electronics, circuit theory and the application of solid state devices, digital principles, electronics communications and computer systems. And, you’ll be prepared for a career as a technician in a wide variety of electronics and related fields such as automation, telecommunications and computers.
Degrees certificates and specialties
Degrees certificates and specialties Electronics & Computer Technology/Associate of Science South Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
Electronics & Computer Technology/Associate of Applied Science South Bend Curriculum 07-08Elkhart Curriculum 07-08
All classes are 3 credits unless othewise indicated
Program description The Electronics Technology Program is competency-based and designed to meet the on-going needs of business, industry and the student. The program is structured to develop technical skills, general knowledge and critical thinking abilities. These skills assist the student in adapting to changes in the work environment and allow advancement in this quickly changing field. Students may specialize in Computer Systems/Networking or Electronics. An internship or co-op experience is included.Program optionsOptions include the Associate of Science (AS) degree, the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the Career Development Certificate. Both the AS and AAS degree programs transfer into four-year programs at Bethel College, Ferris State University, Indiana State University and elsewhere.
Typical careers• Electrical maintenance
• Electrician
• Electronics technician
• Industrial maintenance
• Industrial sales
• Lineman
• Maintenance mechanic
• Service installer
• Utilities technicianEmployment outlookNationally, the number of positions for electronics and engineering technicians is expected to grow at an average rate, about 10 to 20 percent through 2010. In Indiana, employment is expected to grow about 3 to 9 percent.Occupational areas• Manufacturing and industry
• Government agencies
• Public utilities
• Self-employmentEarnings, electrical and electronic engineering techinicians• National: Average wage $19.81 an hour
• Indiana: Average wage $19.42 an hour
• South Bend: Average wage $19.54 an hour
Area employers of program graduates
• Bayer Corp.
• Bosch Braking Systems Corp.
• Communications Test Design Inc.
• CTS Corp.
• Doorcraft of Indiana
• Dura-Vent Corp.
• Electronics Inc.
• Electro Transfer Systems Inc.
• Hoosier Spring Company
• IKON Office Solutions
• Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
• Orbital Sciences Corp.
• Saint Mary’s College
• Woodwind and Brasswind
• Universal Bearings Inc.
Sources: Indiana Career and Postsecondary Advancement Center (ICPAC), U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook; surveys of program graduates
