EHHS Doctoral Student Joins Kent State's Board of Directors

Lara Boman

Kent State University announced that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Ashland, Ohio, native Lara Boman to a two-year term as a Graduate Student Trustee of the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Effective July 28, Boman’s term runs through May 16, 2025. As a student at the University of South Dakota, Boman earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in kinesiology and sport management.  Boman currently serves as a graduate research assistant in the School of Health Sciences within the College of Education, Health and Human Service...

Governor Names Graduate Student Lara Boman to Kent State Board of Trustees

Lara Boman of Ashland, Ohio, has been appointed to the Kent State University Board of Trustees by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Lara Boman of Ashland, Ohio, to a two-year term as a Graduate Student Trustee of the Kent State University Board of Trustees. Boman’s term began July 28, 2023, and ends May 16, 2025. She replaces Haley Crews, whose term as a Graduate Student Trustee recently expired. Boman is currently pursuing her doctorate in exercise physiology at Kent State. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in kinesiology and sport management, both from the University of South Dakota. “I’m honored to be named to the Kent State University Board of Trus...

Paris American Academy Program to Resume Operations January 2024

The Louvre in Paris

Kent State University Paris American Academy will not be open for students for fall 2023, but the program will resume operations in Paris, France, in January 2024. The students who registered for fall 2023 classes at the Paris American Academy can attend the New York City Fashion campus or Kent State Florence in Italy.  An explosion occurred on June 21 in the historic building that housed the Paris American Academy, where nine Kent State students, plus faculty and staff, were located. The nine students were away from the building at the time of the blast.  News reports indicate...

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology program provides you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the fast-paced field of electrical engineering. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art labs and real-world opportunities, you'll gain the confidence needed to launch your career. Enroll now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in electrical engineering.

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Program Information for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology provides students with a core of engineering-related courses and a focus on digital and electronic systems, robotics, microsystems and the design/development of electrical and electronic circuits.

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test and repair equipment.

The degree program articulates with Kent State's Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.

Admissions for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge, techniques and skills of mathematics, science and modern engineering tools to solve electrical and electronic engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  2. Use modern engineering tools and techniques to design solutions for well-defined electrical electronic engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral, graphic and written communication in both technical and non-technical environments; proficiently use technical reference material.
  4. Conduct standard tests and measurements, and critically analyze and interpret data particularly in the electrical and electronic engineering technology field.
  5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  6. Understand and commit to address professional engineering and ethical responsibilities.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
EERT 11000INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR AND CLEANROOM 2-4
or EERT 12005 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAWING
EERT 12000ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I 4
EERT 12001ELECTRIC CIRCUITS II 3
EERT 12010INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 4
EERT 22004DIGITAL SYSTEMS 4
EERT 22008FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND DRIVES 3
or ENGR 43220 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
EERT 22011ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2
EERT 22014MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
ENGT 23099ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
MERT 12000ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
OTEC 26636PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Physics Elective A, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12201
TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13001
& PHY 13021
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
Physics Elective B, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!EERT 12000 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I 4
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12000 ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!EERT 12001 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS II 3
!EERT 12010 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS 4
EERT 22004 DIGITAL SYSTEMS 4
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Three
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
EERT 11000
or EERT 12005
 INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR AND CLEANROOM
or ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DRAWING
2-4
!EERT 22011 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 2
!EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Physics Elective A 3-5
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
EERT 22008
or ENGR 43220
 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND DRIVES
or ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
3
ENGT 23099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physic Elective B 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:64

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

Leavittsburg, Ohio location pending ODHE approval.

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Leavittsburg, Ohio

Accreditation for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Accreditation

The A.A.S. degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

2.1%

slower than the average

91,600

number of jobs

$64,190

potential earnings

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

1.5%

slower than the average

125,800

number of jobs

$67,550

potential earnings

Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

1.4%

slower than the average

291,700

number of jobs

$36,390

potential earnings

Electrical and electronics drafters

0.5%

little or no change

25,300

number of jobs

$62,100

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Flashes 101 Tour Info

May 4 Visitors Center Experience

The May 4 Visitors Center and Historic site is a museum consisting of a permanent exhibition examining the events leading up to the May 4, 1970, the shootings, and their aftermath. Flashes 101 tours last 50 minutes and are led by May 4 Visitors Center staff. During the tour:

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