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Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
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Prepare for a career in the world of electronics as a technician or engineer through classroom and practical, hands-on learning using state-of-the art laboratory equipment.
The electronic technology certificate of achievement provides a solid foundation for immediate employment as an electronic technician, designing, testing and servicing telecommunication, medical, video, automotive, computer, aerospace, and entertainment equipment.
Completion of the associate in science degree provides even broader opportunities for personal, academic, and career growth.
Students may also transfer into the California state university system to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
Four semesters.
Students may transfer directly into the engineering technology programs at Cal Poly Pomona or Cal State Long Beach and complete a bachelor’s degree.
Department Chairs
Sample Academic Plans
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
MATH | Math GE Course | 1C | 3-5 |
ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | Major | 4 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
Communication/Thinking | Communication/Analytical Thinking GE Course | 1B | 3-4 |
ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | Major | 4 |
Social Sciences | Social Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ET 104 | Bsic Electric Circuits II | Major | 4 |
ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | Major | 4 |
Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | 4 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
Course | Title | AS GE Area/Major | Units |
---|---|---|---|
ET 107 | Electronic Devices and Circuits II | Major | 4 |
ET Major | ET Major Course from List A | Major | 4 |
Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 2 | 3 |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 | |
Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 1 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 104 | Bsic Electric Circuits II | 4 |
ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 107 | Electronic Devices and Circuits II | 4 |
ET Major Course | ET Major Course from List A | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 99 | Digital Electronic Circuits | 4 |
Course | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ET 104 | Basic Electric Circuits II | 4 |
ET 105 | Electronic Devices and Circuits I | 4 |
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COP = Certificate of Proficiency
Median Salary
$63,623
Job Growth
-18%
Education
New workers start around $36,571. Normal pay is $63,623 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $106,381.
Median Salary
$63,623
Job Growth
-18%
Median Salary
$63,481
Job Growth
-40%
Education
New workers start around $40,580. Normal pay is $63,481 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $108,407.
Median Salary
$63,481
Job Growth
-40%
Median Salary
$63,515
Job Growth
-18%
Education
New workers start around $36,793. Normal pay is $63,515 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $104,407.
Median Salary
$63,515
Job Growth
-18%
Median Salary
$35,540
Job Growth
-14%
Education
New workers start around $27,439. Normal pay is $35,540 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $56,882.
Median Salary
$35,540
Job Growth
-14%
Median Salary
$61,423
Job Growth
+6%
Education
New workers start around $36,865. Normal pay is $61,423 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $103,807.
Median Salary
$61,423
Job Growth
+6%
Median Salary
$35,540
Job Growth
-14%
Education
New workers start around $27,439. Normal pay is $35,540 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $56,882.
Median Salary
$35,540
Job Growth
-14%
Exploratory Interest Area
Explore Engineering while still working toward your academic goals.
Talk with a Counselor
Speak to one of IVC’s Academic Counselors to learn more about all of your options.
Why choose IVC?
Quality education should not put you in the red. The cost of attending Irvine Valley College is very low compared to the private, UC, and CSU systems.
With Fast Track Career Paths, at IVC, we give you the tools to quickly enter the workforce and start making money.
Looking to transfer to a four-year university? With the #1 Transfer Rate in California, IVC is the best place to start!
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