Ivy Tech School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science
Electrical Engineering Technology
Build a better world
What You'll Learn
Electrical Engineers help make our world a better place through the building and maintenance of electrical equipment. With so much of the world powered by electricity, these engineers play a pivotal role in keeping many systems running. They work on everything from designing the electrical systems in cars and airplanes to developing digital devices like the GPS.
The Ivy Tech Electrical Engineering Technology program prepares you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the subject and exposes you to foundational skills and field knowledge.
Picturing yourself in the program? Here’s what you’ll learn about in the classroom:
Core electrical engineering concepts and theories
AC and DC circuit theory
Analog and digital circuit applications
Computer programming using C++ and microcontroller
Passive and active filter design
How to use circuit simulations
How to use lab equipment and strengthen lab skills
How to conduct and interpret results of tests, measurements, and experiments
Career Options
The Electrical Engineering Technology AS is a transferable degree that provides hands-on learning opportunities and prepares students for a bachelor's degree program. Students graduate with a solid understanding of how to actualize electronic designs and perform engineering tasks such as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They'll also gain skills in prototyping, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various electronic systems.
The Electrical Engineering program at Ivy Tech lays the groundwork for the following careers:
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Technician
Associate Degree – Transferable Degree
The Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring!
Ivy Tech has partnerships with several Indiana colleges and universities through our Transfer Single Articulation Pathway (TSAP) program. View our transfer partners below or check out our TSAP page to learn more.
Of course, Ivy Tech credits are likely able to transfer to additional universities and colleges outside of the TSAP program. Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your associate degree at Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the university to which you plan to transfer. Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the Electrical Engineering Technology program. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to.
Electrical Engineering Technology is offered at 6 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Is Electrical Engineering Technology Right for Me?
Careers in electrical engineering technology offer stability and opportunities for growth. Electrical engineers and technicians often work in offices, labs, or manufacturing facilities. Their work touches various industries including government, telecommunications, research and development, engineering services, and manufacturing.
Careers in this field often involve:
Critical thinking
Technical skills
Use of mathematics
Teamwork
Communication
Analytical thinking
Organization
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits above, electrical engineering technology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Prerequisite Courses for Electrical Engineering Technology
Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by theknowledge assessment.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Electrical Engineering Technology Courses
Descriptions of Electrical Engineering Technology courses can be found in our online course catalog:
See when specific courses will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Course Formats
Electrical Engineering Technology courses are offered both in hybrid and in-person formats.
Big Dreams? Go for Honors
If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student’s spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements
Graduating with an Electrical Engineering Technology degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.
The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to Ivy Tech
If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out toyour local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed withinMyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet withyour advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in yourMyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
Accredited Program
Ivy Tech Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis are proud to be accredited by ABET, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization whose accreditation ensures a program's quality standards will produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. This accreditation is typically held by four-year universities, so it is well known in the industry and particularly beneficial to Ivy Tech graduates when seeking out jobs.
Electrical engineering and electronics technology are fast-changing fields vital to almost every facet of modern life, and many employees and entrepreneurs are needed every year to meet demands. If you like math, science, and technology, EET may be the choice for you. The Fort Wayne program is accredited by the ETAC (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) of ABET. With the EET-AS degree, you can get a high-paying job, and continue to work on a Bachelor’s degree at PFW or another university.
If you’re not yet an Ivy Tech student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we’ll be happy to help.
Current Students
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Electrical Engineering Technology program and your certificate and degree options.
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Advising Team Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students vleonard5@ivytech.edu
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2021 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2022). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2022-2023
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