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Associate of Science in Electronics Technology

Effective January 2024 , this program is no longer available for future enrollments.

The Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) is a 97.5-credit hour program that is offered on the Colorado Springs campus. The program is comprised of 60.5 credit hours of general education courses and 37 credit hours devoted to the electronics technology core.

The program is designed to help students build the knowledge to think like an engineer, to develop logical thinking and critical analysis skills, and improve decision-making skills. Students are encouraged to develop skills that are transferable to many industries such as problem solving, decision making, innovation, project management, collaboration and communication. The ASET degree is designed to help students develop knowledge of analog and digital electronics, skills that are needed in commercial enterprises such as integrated circuit (IC) companies and telecommunications firms.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Outcomes

  1. Analysis of DC and AC circuits and electronics, including significant laboratory-based experience in each of these areas
  2. Analysis and design of digital hardware, as well as embedded microcontroller (software) 
  3. Problem-solving and trouble-shooting techniques
  4. Design of integrated-circuit (IC) based digital electronics
  5. Use of modern, computer-based simulation tools
  6. Use of advanced laboratory instrumentation
  7. Communication skills essential to the workplace

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CHE105Introduction to Chemistry

5

ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH114Analytic Trigonometry

4.5

MATH116Foundations for Calculus

4.5

MATH205Differential Calculus

5

MATH207Integral Calculus

5

MATH302Differential Equations

5

PSYC102Introductory Psychology

4.5

SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:60.5

Courses: Core

EE110Introduction to Engineering

4

EE221Circuit Analysis I

5

EE252Digital Design I

5

EE312Embedded Microcontrollers

5

EE331Circuit Analysis II

5

EE375Electronic Design I

5

IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
Total Credit Hours:37

Total Credit Hours: 97.5

Locations

  • Colorado Springs

Area of Study

  • Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

  • Associate