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Electronics Technician – Certificate

Programs

Electronics Technician

Certificate of Achievement

The Electronics Technology Certificate provides students with fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including digital electronics and microcomputers, specialized manufacturing electronics, industrial automation, and electronic communications.

What You Can Do

Students will be able to apply the basic principles that include the flow of electricity and explain the function of various materials used, identify basic tools and test equipment used to construct, troubleshoot, and maintain standard electronic circuits and systems.

Jobs

  • Entry-level Technician
  • Sales Associate
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Customer Service Technician
  • Electronics Repair Technician

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, at Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

00ELT 3014

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ELT 102Basic Electricity and Wiring4
ELT 111Digital Electronics I13
ENG 101English Composition I13
MAT 113Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics OR MAT 1123
ORI 100College 1011
14

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 150Applied Solid State Electronics3
ELT 112Digital Electronics II3
ELT 215IOT and Embedded Systems13
PHY 121Technical Physics3
12

Total Hours for Degree26

  1. Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

The Electronics Technician Certificate is a minimum of 26 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

  1. Technical Knowledge: Graduates should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental electronics principles.
  2. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Graduates should be able to identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot electronic components and systems, using appropriate tools and techniques to solve technical issues.
  3. Experiential Skills: Graduates should possess practical electronics skills and demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic test equipment.
  4. Teamwork and Collaboration: Graduates should be prepared to work effectively in team settings, contributing their expertise to collaborative projects and tasks.
  5. Industry Standards and Regulations: Graduates should be aware of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Electronics Faculty Contact

Rob Craig

Associate Professor of Electronics

Email: rob.craig@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8587
Office: G104 A