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Program Description
The Electrical Engineering Technology (2EET) major helps prepare graduates for technical positions in the expanding fields of electronics, computers and microprocessors, instrumentation, and electrical equipment. The primary objective is to provide a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of electrical and electronic circuits, digital circuits, computers, electrical machinery, and programmable logic controls.
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology major may qualify for admission to the baccalaureate degree majors in Electrical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Harrisburg, Capital College; the baccalaureate degree major in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; or the baccalaureate degree major in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology offered at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington or Penn State York. Two baccalaureate tracks are available to streamline the transition to these degree programs. Students interested in pursuing the baccalaureate degree major of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Harrisburg should follow track c. A general track is also provided for students who decide not to continue their engineering technology education at the baccalaureate level.
What is Electrical Engineering Technology?
Electrical engineering technology focuses on the planning, designing, installing, operating, and maintaining electrical power systems and electronic devices. Electrical engineering technicians assist engineers with the manufacture, installation, operation, design, and repair of a wide range of electronic products.
You Might Like This Program If...
You are interested in science and technology but prefer spending time applying your skills in a laboratory or field setting as opposed to studying the theory behind these subjects in a classroom setting. If you like to know how things that are controlled by electronics work, from computers to robotics, this may be for you. While theory is covered in this major, there is a greater emphasis on the application of theory with much of what you learn in the classroom being built as lab experiments.
Entrance to Major
Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to change to this Associate degree after admission to the University.
Degree Requirements
For the Associate in Engineering Technology degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 65 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 21 |
| Requirements for the Major | 56-62 |
12-15 of the 21 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GQ courses; 6 credits of GWS courses, 0-3 credits of GH or GS.
Requirements for the Major
To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| CAS 100 | Effective Speech | 3 |
| CMPET 211 | Embedded Processors and DSP | 3 |
| EET 212W | Op Amp and Integrated Circuit Electronics | 4 |
| EET 214 | Electric Machines and Energy Conversion | 3 |
| EET 215 | Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Laboratory | 1 |
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| CMPET 117 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| CMPET 120 | Digital Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
| EET 118 | Electrical Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| ENGL 15 | Rhetoric and Composition  | 3 |
| or ENGL 30H | Honors Rhetoric and Composition | |
| PHYS 150 | Technical Physics I | 3-4 |
| or PHYS 211 | General Physics: Mechanics | |
| or PHYS 250 | Introductory Physics I | |
| Select 5-6 credits of the following: | 5-6 | |
| College Algebra With Analytic Geometry and Applications II and Plane Trigonometry and Applications of Trigonometry 1 | ||
MATH 40 | 1 | |
| Technical Mathematics I and Technical Mathematics II 1 | ||
| Select at least 22-26 credits from one of the following three tracks: | 22-26 | |
| A. General Track 2 | ||
| Cornerstone Engineering Design | ||
| Electrical Systems | ||
| Introduction to Programmable Logic Controls | ||
or EMET 230 | Computerized I/O Systems | |
| Manufacturing Materials, Processes, and Laboratory | ||
| Mechanics for Technology: Statics | ||
| Technical Physics II | ||
or PHYS 212 | General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | |
or PHYS 251 | Introductory Physics II | |
| Chemical Principles I and Experimental Chemistry I | ||
| Critical Issues in Science, Technology, and Society | ||
or STS/PHIL 233 | Ethics and the Design of Technology | |
or STS 245 | ||
Select 3-4 credits in consultation with your adviser from the approved program list | ||
| B. Baccalaureate Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Track: | ||
| Chemical Principles I | ||
| Experimental Chemistry I | ||
| Engineering Methods in Engineering Technology | ||
| Introduction to Engineering Technology | ||
| Electrical Circuits I | ||
| Electrical Circuits Laboratory I | ||
| Introduction to Programmable Logic Controls | ||
| Introduction to CAD for Electrical and Computer Engineering | ||
| Technical Calculus | ||
or MATH 140 | Calculus With Analytic Geometry I | |
| Calculus with Engineering Technology Applications (or 3 credits of General Education natural science GN) | ||
| C. Baccalaureate Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) Track 2,3 | ||
| Cornerstone Engineering Design | ||
| Electrical Systems | ||
| Introduction to Programmable Logic Controls | ||
or EMET 230 | Computerized I/O Systems | |
| Manufacturing Materials, Processes, and Laboratory | ||
| Mechanics for Technology: Statics | ||
| Technical Calculus | ||
or MATH 140 | Calculus With Analytic Geometry I | |
| Technical Physics II | ||
or PHYS 212 | General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | |
or PHYS 251 | Introductory Physics II | |
| Chemical Principles I and Experimental Chemistry I | ||
| Critical Issues in Science, Technology, and Society | ||
or STS/PHIL 233 | Ethics and the Design of Technology | |
or STS 245 | ||
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A student planning to re-enoll into the baccalaureate degree major of Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET), after graduation from the 2 EET program, must receive a grade of C or better in order to meet requirements of the EMET degree.
- 2
This includes 3 credits of General Education courses: 3 credits of GH or GS.
- 3
A student planning to re-enroll into the baccalaureate degree major of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Harrisburg, after graduation from the 2EET program, should follow Track C. They should select MATH 140 instead of MATH 83.
General Education
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all associate degree students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Quantification (GQ): 3 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 3 credits
Knowledge Domains
- Arts (GA): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits
Note: Up to six credits of Inter-Domain courses may be used for any Knowledge Domain requirement, but when a course may be used to satisfy more than one requirement, the credits from the course can be counted only once.
Exploration
- Any General Education course (including GHW and Inter-Domain): 3 credits
University Degree Requirements
Cultures Requirement
3 credits of United States (US) or International (IL) cultures coursework are required and may satisfy other requirements
Writing Across the Curriculum
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits
A minimum of 60 degree credits must be earned for a associates degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 60 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.
Quality of Work
Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition
Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.
Program Educational Objectives
The Associate Electrical Engineering Technology program is designed to provide a curriculum that prepares students to pursue a career in the industry and to develop in their profession. Due to their experience in the Associate Electrical Engineering Technology program, within few years of graduation, we expect our graduates to have the ability to:
- Apply analytical and empirical skills in the operation, testing, or maintenance of electrical systems.
- Collaborate effectively in project team activities through recognizing the global, societal, and ethical contexts of their work.
- Communicate effectively through preparation and delivery of technical and non-technical documentation and communications.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. The Associate Electrical Engineering Technology program is designed to enable students to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
Fayette
Andrzej Gapinski
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-430-4239
ajg2@psu.edu
York
Patrick Hein
Lecturer in Engineering and Program Coordinator
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403
717-718-6787
pdh7@psu.edu
Erie
David Loker
Associate Professor of Engineering and Program Chair
250 Burke
Erie, PA 16563
814-898-6478
drl3@psu.edu
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.ENGT. - General Track at Fayette Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 26 (GQ)‡† | 3 | EET 114* | 4 |
| ENGL 15 (GWS)‡† | 3 | EET 118* | 1 |
| EET 105 | 3 | CMPET 117* | 3 |
| IET 101 | 3 | CMPET 120 | 1 |
| EDSGN 100 | 3 | MET 111 | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | MATH 22 (GQ)‡† | 3 |
| CAS 100 (GWS)‡† | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EET 214 | 3 | EET 212W | 4 |
| EET 215 | 1 | EET 275 | 3 |
| CMPET 211 | 3 | PHYS 251 | 4 |
| PHYS 250† | 4 | General Education Course (GS or GA) | 3 |
| STS 233 | 3 | General Education (GS or GA) or Technical Elective | 3-4 |
| General Education (GS or GA) or Technical Elective | 3-4 | ||
| 17-18 | 17-18 | ||
| Total Credits 68-70 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Advising Notes:
- Technical Elective choose from: MATH 140, BISC 3, CHEM 110.
- Students need one of each: GA, GH, GS, Technical Elective. Students also need either an IL-designated or US-designated course.
- STS 233 will satisfy the GH requirement and is not a US/IL. Therefore, either the GA or GS course must also be designated US or IL.
- Suggested Technical Electives: MATH 140 (typically offered spring and fall), BISC 3 (typically offered spring and fall), CHEM 110 (spring and fall).
- Students should consult their adviser for other possible technical electives.
Electrical Engineering Technology, A.ENGT. at York Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EDSGN 100 | 3 | CMPET 117* | 3 |
| IET 101 | 3 | CMPET 120* | 1 |
| EET 105 | 3 | MET 111 | 3 |
| MATH 26 (GQ)†‡ | 3 | PHYS 150 or 250 (GN) | 3-4 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15 (GWS)†‡ | 3 | MATH 22†‡ | 3 |
| CAS 100A, 100B, or 100C (GWS)‡ | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| EET 114* | 4 | CMPET 211 | 3 |
| EET 118* | 1 | EET 214 | 3 |
| EET 212W* | 4 | EET 215 | 1 |
| EET 275 or EMET 230 | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 151 or 251 ( or CHEM 110 and CHEM 111 (GN)) | 3-4 | Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS) | 3 |
| Arts (GA) | 3 | STS 233Z (GH) | 3 |
| 18-19 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 65-67 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
College Notes:
- Scheduling patterns for courses not taught each semester : Some major/option courses are offered only Fall or Spring semester, as listed on guide.
- The courses in this major are sequential. If taken out of sequence, scheduling conflicts may arise.
Program Notes:
- Track Selections - see audit.
Academic Advising Notes
- Academic planning guides should always be used in conjunction with a degree audit and consultation with an adviser.
US, IL, and US;IL are codes used to designate courses that satisfy University United States/International Cultures requirements. All students are required to take one IL or one US course before graduation. A course designated as US;IL may be used as a US or an IL, not both.
Career Paths
For students that do not continue on for a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree, there are various opportunities in the field for Electrical Engineering Technology. In many industrial settings, an Engineer works on the design of an electronic device, such as an electronic sensor, or system, such as a robotic arm, and the technician helps to build and test it. The technician might also be responsible for building test equipment to test the device or system once it is manufactured. In addition, the Electronic Technician might also be involved in servicing equipment in the field or be involved in sales.
Accreditation
The A.ENGT. in Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Fayette and Penn State York is Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Professional Licensure/Certification
Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.
Contact
University Park
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DESIGN AND INNOVATION
213 Hammond Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-2952
Fayette
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-430-4239
ajg2@psu.edu
https://fayette.psu.edu/academics/associate/electrical-engineering-technology
York
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403
717-718-6787
pdh7@psu.edu
https://www.york.psu.edu/academics/associate/electrical-engineering-technology
Erie
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
242 Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center
5101 Jordan Road
Erie, PA 16563
814-898-6125
engineering@psu.edu