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Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.

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Program Available at:

  • Mountain View
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Robotics, Electronics and Automation webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Robotics/Electronics/Automation. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering technicians build, test, service, and repair electronic equipment used in a variety of industries. Topics covered in this program include electronics principles, circuit troubleshooting and design, PLC, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics, and industrial automation. Courses that complete the degree and the Engineering Technology Certificate (C) are noted below.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CETT 1403 – DC Circuits (Course also applies to C)

CETT 1425 – Digital Fundamentals (Course also applies to C)

CHOOSE ONE:

  • SPCH 1311 – ​Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
  • SPCH 1315 – ​Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course. ​

MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.

    ​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 2

CETT 1405 – AC Circuits (Course also applies to C)

INTC 1457 – AC/DC Motor Control (Course also applies to C)

CHOOSE ONE: 

  • RBTC 1401 – Programmable Logic Controllers (Course also applies to C) OR
  • ELPT 2419 – Programmable Logic Controllers I (Course also applies to C)

QCTC 1341 – Statistical Process Control

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.

    ​Total Hours: 15​

SEMESTER 3

CETT 1429 – Solid State Devices

RBTC 1343 – Robotics

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ELMT 1405 – Basic Fluid Power (Course also applies to C) OR
  • HYDR 1445 – Hydraulics and Pneumatics (Course also applies to C)

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ENTC 2280 – Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General (Course also applies to C) OR
  • EECT 1104 – Electronic Soldering (Course also applies to C) AND
  • EECT 1191 – Special Topics in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology (Course also applies to C)

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
  2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.

  3. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Engineering Technology Certificate.

    Total Hours: 16​

SEMESTER 4

INMT 1417 – Industrial Automation This is the capstone course for this award.

SMFT 1343 – Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ENTC 2281 – Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General OR
  • ENTC 1191 – Special Topics in Engineering Technology AND
  • CETT 1191 – Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
  2. Sign up for Commencement.
  3. Join the Alumni Network!

    Total Hours: 15​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 15, 2025