Electronic Technology Skills Certificate

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Schoolcraft program code # CRT.00320

The electronic technology certificate is intended for students wishing to gain the basic skills needed for entrylevel jobs in electronics. Completion of the skills certificate permits the student to take electrical measurements, understand DC and AC signals, and apply solid-state troubleshooting techniques used in modern jobs involving electronics.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for a certificate of program completion. All program required courses must have been completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

ELECT 131 - Basic Measurement and Reporting Skills Credits: 3
ELECT 137 - DC Circuits and Mathematical Modeling Credits: 5

Total Credits: 8

Winter Semester

ELECT 138 - AC Circuits and Mathematical Modeling Credits: 5
ELECT 139 - Diodes and Transistors Credits: 3

Total Credits: 8

Program Total: 16 Credits

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certificaton has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.