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College of Education and Professional Studies

B.S. Electronics Engineering Technology

About the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

Welcome to the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Program at Central Washington University. CWU offers a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology that includes specialized sequences from differing disciplines within the electrical/electronics engineering field.   

Why Study Electronics Engineering Technology at CWU?

Electronics Engineering Technology professionals encompass the “know-why” of an engineer and the “know-how” of a technician.  This unique combination makes our graduates highly sought after in industry.  Our program strives to ensure that graduates have the competence, skill, and expertise to develop practical designs and modifications for the implementation, operation, and production of complex systems to meet the ongoing needs of private and public industries.  



Degree Explanation

The EET program offers four elective sequences for students to tailor their interests with their educational and career goals. 

The addition of the term "technology" to EE programs essentially means that EET students take fewer upper division math courses and focus more on hands-on applications less commonly found in EE programs.  By no means does this make one version better than the other, they're just structured slightly different. Graduates from both EE and EET programs have successful careers in the engineering disciplines

For information regarding admission requirements as well as required and elective courses please visit the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog as well as review our transfer policies.

You may also view CWU EET Example Course Plans.  Note: These are for informational purposes only.  Please contact an EET faculty member for a detailed plan of study.


Electrical Engineering Technology Jobs and Opportunities

The average starting salary of an engineering technology graduate is more than $70,00 per year. Program alumni include engineers currently working at Boeing, Space X, Blue Origin, Amazon, Intel, and many others! 

Student activities include a chapter of IEEE.  Some of the activities the students have been involved in are the Micro-Mouse, Solar Panel Project, ASME's Solar Car Competition, trips to Las Vegas for the IEEE RFID Conference, Rising Stars Conference and other activities.  IEEE opens the door to opportunities that will help you develop your professional identity in IEEE's designated fields of interest: sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

For information on internships or job placement, please visit Central's Career Services or stop by Hogue 101 for posted opportunities. 

Additionally, popular minors enhancing this major include:

  • Robotics and Automation Minor 
  • Mathematics Minor 
  • Computer Science Minor 
  • Physics Minor 
  • Risk Management Minor 

EET Program Flowchart

Core Requirements Credits: 64

  • CS 110 - Programming Fundamentals I Credits: (4)
  • EET 221 - Basic Electricity Credits: (3)
  • EET 221LAB - Basic Electricity Laboratory Credits: (1)
  • EET 271 - Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
  • EET 312 - Basic Electronics Credits: (4)
  • EET 323 - Active Linear Circuits Credits: (4)
  • EET 325 - Electrical Networks Credits: (4)
  • EET 372 - Advanced Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
  • EET 373 - Introduction to Embedded Programming Credits: (4)
  • EET 374 - Microprocessors Credits: (4)
  • EET 376 - Advanced Microprocessors Credits: (4)
  • EET 426 - Advanced Electrical Network Credits: (4)
  • EET 427 - Process Control Credits: (4)
  • ETSC 242 - Instrumentation Credits: (4)
  • ETSC 301 - Engineering Project Cost Analysis Credits: (4)
  • ETSC 343 - Programmable Logic Controller Applications Credits: (4)
  • ETSC 443 - Programmable Logic Controller Applications II Credits: (4)

Pre-Approved Elective Sequences Credits: 16

Select two of the following sequences.

  • Computer Science Sequence
    • CS 111 - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: (4)
    • CS 301 - Data Structures Credits: (4)
  • Power Sequence
    • EET 332 - Electrical Machines Credits: (4)
    • EET 433 - Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Credits: (4)
  • Robotics and Automation Sequence
    • EET 377 - Advanced Robotics and Automation Credits: (4)
    • EET 477 - Industrial Robotics and Automation Credits: (4)
  • Internship
    • ETSC 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12) (Must be taken for 8 credits.)

Mathematics Requirement Credits: 13-15

  • MATH 172 - Calculus I Credits: (5)
  • MATH 173 - Calculus II Credits: (5)

Select one from the following:

  • BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics Credits: (5)
  • MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods Credits: (5)
  • MATH 260 - Sets and Logic Credits: (5)
  • MATH 265 - Linear Algebra I Credits: (4)
  • MATH 272 - Multivariable Calculus I Credits: (5)
  • MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: (5)
  • MATH 376 - Differential Equations I Credits: (3)

Physics Requirement Credits: 15

  • PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
  • PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
  • PHYS 113 - Introductory Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)

OR

  • PHYS 181 - General Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
  • PHYS 182 - General Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
  • PHYS 183 - General Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)
  • (CHEM 181/181LAB may be substituted for PHYS 112 or PHYS 182)

CAD Requirement Credits: 5

  • ETSC 150 - Engineering Graphics Credits: (5)

OR

  • ETSC 265 - Three-dimensional Modeling Credits: (5)

Speech Requirement Credits: 4-5

  • COM 207 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: (5)

OR

  • COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: (4)

Written Communications Requirement Credits: 4

Select one from the following:

  • ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing Credits: (4)
  • CS 325 - Technical Writing in Computer Science Credits: (4)
  • ENG 310 - Technical Writing Credits: (4)

Capstone Sequence Credits: 10

  • EET 487 - Senior Project Management Credits: (2)
  • EET 487LAB - Senior Project Management Laboratory Credits: (2)
  • EET 488 - Senior Project Quality Credits: (2)
  • EET 488LAB - Senior Project Quality Laboratory Credits: (2)
  • EET 489 - Senior Technical Presentations Credits: (2)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 0-4

Technical Electives approved by your advisor.

Total Credits: 134

Program graduates will be: 

  1. prepared for careers or educational opportunities of their choice 
  2. able to effectively communicate with their desired constituencies 
  3. able to continue acquiring skills and expertise in their areas of interest 
  4. prepared to identify, participate in, and contribute to professional community organizations 
  5. able to use information from a variety of media and constituencies to develop practical methods and procedures to solve professional challenges 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have an ability to: 

3.1.  apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline 

3.2.  design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline 

3.3.  apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature 

3.4.  conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes 

3.5.  to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams 

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have obtained the following core competencies: 

C.a1. Application of circuit analysis to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.2. Application of circuit design to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.3. Application of computer programming to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.4. Application of associated software to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.5. Application of analog electronics to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.6. Application of digital electronics to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.7. Application of microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.a.8. Application of industry codes, regulations, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits. 

C.b. Application of natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical /electronic systems. 

C.c.1. The ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems. 

C.c.2. The ability to analyze, design, and implement instrumentation systems. 

C.d. The ability to apply project management techniques to electrical /electronic(s) systems. 

C.e. The ability to utilize transform methods and differential and integral calculus to characterize electrical / electronic systems. 

Academic Year Enrollment BS Degrees Awarded
2021 - 2022 49 10
2020 - 2021 57 9
2019 - 2020 69 12
2018 - 2019 45 8
2017 - 2018 29 6
2016 - 2017 38 14
2015 - 2016 42 21

Additionally, the Electronics Engineering Technology program works closely with representatives from industry to help guide the curriculum. The EET Industrial Advisory Board meets semiannually and is comprised of professionals from industry.  The current members are: 

  • Vern Kissner, Utility Technology Solutions 
  • Chris Springer, Zirkle Fruit Co. 
  • Cassandra Armstrong, Rosemount Specialty Products 
  • Kevin Bremer, Boeing 
  • Cary Roberts, Michelsen Packaging Co. 
  • Darrell Niver, Power Grid Engineering LLC 
  • Eric Krispin, Casne Engineering 
  • Kevin Peterson, Form Factor Inc. 

Course fees listed include both required and optional courses, not all fees may apply to an individual student. Please refer to the course catalog to determine which course fees will apply to you.

Course Fees
Subject Catalog Long Title Fee Description Flat OR Per Unit Amount
EET 126 Basic Electricity Electronics Engineer Tech Fee Flat Amt $50.00
EET 127 Basic Electricity ETSC Lab Fees Flat Amt $5.00
EET 128 Digital Circuits Electronics Engineer Tech Fee Flat Amt $50.00
EET 129 Digital Circuits ETSC Lab Fees Flat Amt $5.00

EET

130

Basic Electronics

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$50.00

EET

131

Basic Electronics

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

132

Active Linear Circuits

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$50.00

EET

133

Active Linear Circuits

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

134

Electrical Networks

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$25.00

EET

135

Electrical Machines

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$30.00

EET

136

Advanced Digital Circuits

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$50.00

EET

137

Advanced Digital Circuits

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

138

Introduction to Embedded Programming

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$25.00

EET

139

Introduction to Embedded Programming

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

140

Microprocessors

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$100.00

EET

141

Advanced Microprocessors

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$100.00

EET

142

Advanced Robotics and Automation

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

143

Advanced Electrical Network

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$35.00

EET

144

Advanced Electrical Network

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

145

Process Control

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$50.00

EET

146

Process Control

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

147

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$25.00

EET

148

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

149

Industrial Robotics and Automation

Electronics Engineer Tech Fee

Flat Amt

$100.00

EET 151

Senior Project Management

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET

152

Senior Project Quality

ETSC Lab Fees

Flat Amt

$5.00

EET 153 Senior Technical Presentations ETSC Lab Fees Flat Amt $5.00

 


Accreditation Information and Support

ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission LogoThe Electronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, a non-governmental organization which accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels. 

ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)


Questions? Contact us. 

Greg Lyman
Program Coordinator, Department Chair
Greg.Lyman@cwu.edu

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