Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Details
This curriculum leads to an associate degree in one of three concentrations:
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General electronics – offering students a solid foundation in electronics with the opportunity to choose technical electives
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Industrial electrical – for technicians in environments where electrical machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, or motor control systems are prevalent
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Electrical power technician – for technicians working in the electrical power distribution industry
What You Will Learn
Students enrolled in the electrical technology associate degree program at NMU will learn how to develop a variety of knowledge and skills related to:
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Workplace safety
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Employability practices
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AC / DC circuits
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Semiconductors
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Digital electronics
Job Opportunities
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Research and development
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Engineering services
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Manufacturing
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Communications
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Navigation systems
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Power generation
Links
NMU's Electrical Technology program
Explore Electrical Technology Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Build Your Future! Explore Careers and their Paths
Career Ladder
Michigan and National Employment & Wage Data
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Career/Technical Education Teachers
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Electrical Engineers
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Associate's Degree, Long-Term Training and Apprenticeships
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Electrical and Electronics Drafters
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers
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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
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Electricians
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
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Electro-Mechanical Technicians
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Power Distributors and Dispatchers
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Power Plant Operators
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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Certificate or Moderate-Term Training
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Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers
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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
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Mechanical Door Repairers
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
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Solar Photovoltaic Installers
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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line
High School Diploma or Equivalent and Short-Term Training
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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
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Helpers—Electricians