The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in electronics.
In recent years, the number of high-tech companies in Central Florida has grown exponentially, and with that growth, so has the demand for qualified electronic engineers. Thats where our state-of-the-art Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program comes in. Our innovative program transforms students into highly skilled technicians capable of assisting in the design, production, operation and servicing of electronics, lasers and photonics, robotics and mechatronics, and telecommunication and wireless systems.
Specializations Available:
Electronics
Laser and Photonics
Robotics and Mechatronics
Career path to our B.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Career Outlook
Learn How To
Build, test, modify or repair electrical and electronic equipment.
Install and repair a wide variety of optical, electro-mechanical and telecommunications equipment.
Work with experimental electronic or industrial production equipment or instruments, including photovoltaics.
Job Outlook
Central Florida offers a myriad of challenging career choices in a variety of electronic areas including: manufacturing, utilities, business and computer services, telecommunications, home electronics repair, and medical equipment repair services. Competitive pressures will force companies to improve and update manufacturing facilities and product design, resulting in more jobs for engineering technicians in the future.
Potential Careers
Electronics Technician
Systems or Field Technician
Fiber Optics Specialist
Laser Specialist
Electronics Tester
Telecommunication Technician or Specialist
Instrumentation Technician
Automation Control Technician
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
Valencia College
West Campus,
1800 South Kirkman Road,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32811, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
East Campus
701 N Econlockhatchee Trail,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32825, United States
U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
English Proficiency:
Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)
Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)
Duolingo English Test (minimum score 80)
Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)
Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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