Electronic Technology - General Electronics (BS)
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

The 21st century will extend the era of electronics. The majority of all products, systems and services are increasingly involved with the electronic aspect. Even engineering disciplines other than electronics are becoming heavily dependent on electronic devices and systems in one way or the other. This ever-growing demand for application of electronics needs more trained people to conceive, design, develop and produce new answers to modern technical problems. The new BS program in electronic technology is designed to cater to the need of electronic professionals with varying roles from technician to technologist in the various electronic and related industries in the New York tri-state area. This program contains a wide range of technology courses from the basic to advanced level, combined with liberal arts and basic science courses, technical electives and advanced courses in applied mathematics. Graduating engineering technologists from electronic technology programs are widely sought after by industry. Graduates are employed in such diverse positions as electronic technicians, field service engineers, technical sales representatives, customer service engineers, reliability engineers and technical writers. Many companies in the New York tri-state area employ electronic technology graduates. Among these are Lockheed Martin, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Northrop Grumman, Telephonics, and numerous smaller companies. Full-time students can complete this degree program in eight semesters or four years.

Electronic Technology - Optical Communications (Fiber Optics) (BS)
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree

The BS in electronic technology with a concentration in optical communication is the only four-year program of its kind in the New York metropolitan area, and it augments existing programs such as the AAS program in laser and fiber optics technology currently offered at Queensborough Community College. It has been designed to prepare students to enter the emerging field of optical communication. This program seeks to provide a broad base of theoretical and lab-based instruction in electronics, optics, fiber optics and communication, along with a strong background in mathematics. Students are required to take advanced courses in applied mathematics, physics and optics. Besides the electronics and telecommunication industries, graduates of this program qualify for a wide range of jobs in fiber optic communication, component manufacturing and high-tech start-up companies, many of which are on Long Island. Full-time students can complete this program in eight semesters or four years.