Engineering and Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology: General

Bachelor of Science: 124 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Employer partners :

Sample careers graduates pursue :

Flight Control System Engineer | Wiring and Harnessing Engineer | Computer Networking Engineer | Technologist in aerospace, computers, communications, medical, chemical and energy sectors

Location and facilities :

Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Labs: Electronic engineering labs feature electrical machines and power semiconductors for hands-on demonstrations and experiments studying fundamental characteristics and contemporary applications. Equipment: Agilent Technology Oscilloscopes | wave function generator Software: Multisim for circuit design

Accreditations and authorizations :

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

Innovation is at the Core of Our General Electronics Technology Program

The ability to adapt and innovate in the ever-growing field of electronics is more important than ever. Vaughn’s bachelor’s degree in general electronic engineering technology is designed to help you do just that. This program will expose you to the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers as a technologist in industries such as aerospace, computers, communications, medical, chemical and energy supply.

Your access to training in areas which include control systems, microprocessors, communication systems, computer applications and computer-aided design will prepare you for a successful career. We also emphasize written and oral communication skills in addition to a combination of modern and industrial methods of administration and supervision to help you and other graduates rise as leaders.

Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.

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Moving students from the bottom 40% to the top 40% in income^**

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95%

OF VAUGHN GRADUATES

71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year^*

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are developed to prepare students for the post-graduation activities. These program educational objectives are intended to produce versatile graduates in engineering technology who:

Excel in Electrical Engineering Technology Careers

Pursue positions that require design, development, implementation and manufacturing of electronics systems and processes

Pursue Advanced Education

Are academically prepared for graduate programs, professional education and/or continued education

Lead Responsibly

Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement.

Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data

Student learning objectives, assessment plan, job placement and employment data

What You’ll Study

Your major course components will cover flight control and management systems, wiring and harnessing, microprocessing and the principles of communication networks. Each course uses today’s modern technology and industry-leading research.

You will be exposed to the advanced principles of mathematics, science and engineering in relationship to design and analysis in your chosen field. You and other graduates will be able to demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply experimental results to improve processes. This advanced educational background has allowed many graduates to pursue prestigious entry and mid-level roles quickly.

Sample Classes

Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) Fundamentals
Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA) for Wiring and Harnessing
Control Systems
Digital Electronics
Electrical Circuits
Reliability and Sustainability
Capstone Degree Project

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Careers

A majority of Vaughn’s engineering degree graduates receive full-time job offers in their preferred fields within a year of graduating. It is our goal to prepare graduating students to do just this. Students have the ability to apply the knowledge, skills and modern tools used in electronics engineering technology programs in a wide variety of avionics technology professions.

Graduates of the electronics engineering technology program have become successful flight control system engineers, wiring and harnessing engineers and computer networking engineers with the coursework and internship experiences that Vaughn College has provided them. Vaughn’s engineering degrees will prepare you for a futureproof career.

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Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers

From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.

American Dynamics

Atlas Air

Aviation Avionics and Instruments Inc

Cyient

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

FAA (Enterprise Data and Messaging Engineering Team)

FAA (Tech Center)

Federal Express

G.A.L. Manufacturing Corp.

International Business Machines (IBM)

Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

New York State Department of Transportation

Rain Energy

Safe Flight Instrument Corporation

Sikorsky

Textron Aviation

United Airlines

Venture Aerobearings

Watertown Airport