Electronics Technology
Overview
When you graduate from our Electronics Technology program, you will be capable of correlating the activities of scientific research, engineering, and production for a wide variety of occupational fields and will possess the capability of working and communicating directly with engineers, scientists, and other technical personnel in their specialized areas.
Completion of our Electronics Technology program can open many doors for those looking to advance their careers. If you’re ready to take the next step in the electronics field and are looking for that extra boost of experience and education to push yourself across the finish line, you’ll find it at Hinds Community College.
Possible Degrees
- Two-year course of study with four semesters of full course-load
- The curriculum is designed to place the successful graduate in the workplace at the end of the two years
- 49 semester hours of Electronics
- 15 semester hours of required academic courses and technical electives
- The four-year course of study with two years of Electronics Technology at the Raymond Campus followed by two additional years at the University of Southern Mississippi
- Minimum of 26 semester hours of Electronics at Hinds CC
- English, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, and Computer Programming at Hinds CC
- Additional two years of required courses at the University of Southern Mississippi
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Jackson
- Raymond
- Utica
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 60–62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| DC Circuits | 4 |
| AC Circuits | 3 |
| Digital Electronics | 4 |
| Solid State Devices and Circuits | 4 |
| Microcontrollers | 3 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 12 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Linear Integrated Circuits | 4 |
| Electronic Communications | 4 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 7 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).
Important Program Information
Admission Requirements
Submit an official Hinds CC application.
All developmental courses needed must be successfully completed prior to program entrance.
No minimum ACT score is required.
Possible Degrees
- Two-year course of study with four semesters of full course-load
- The curriculum is designed to place the successful graduate in the workplace at the end of the two years
- 49 semester hours of Electronics
- 15 semester hours of required academic courses and technical electives
- The four-year course of study with two years of Electronics Technology at the Raymond Campus followed by two additional years at the University of Southern Mississippi
- Minimum of 26 semester hours of Electronics at Hinds CC
- English, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, and Computer Programming at Hinds CC
- Additional two years of required courses at the University of Southern Mississippi
Employment Potential
Electronics Technology graduates are prepared to work in various environments including engineering firms, governmental agencies, hospitals, and medical equipment companies, educational institutions, manufacturing industries, computer and computer support companies, and public and private utilities.