The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in electronics.

In recent years, the number of high-tech companies in Central Florida has grown exponentially, and with that growth, so has the demand for qualified electronic engineers. That’s where Valencia’s state-of-the-art Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program comes in. Valencia’s innovative program transforms students into highly skilled technicians capable of assisting in the design, production, operation and servicing of electronics, lasers and photonics, robotics and mechatronics, and telecommunication and wireless systems.

Specializations Available:

• Electronics
• Laser and Photonics
• Robotics and Mechatronics
• Career Path to Valencia’s B.S. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Learn How To

Build, test, modify or repair electrical and electronic equipment

Install and repair a wide variety of optical, electro-mechanical and telecommunications equipment

Work with experimental electronic or industrial production equipment or instruments, including photovoltaics

Job Outlook

Central Florida offers a myriad of challenging career choices in a variety of electronic areas including manufacturing, utilities, business and computer services, telecommunications, home electronics repair, and medical equipment repair services. Competitive pressures will force companies to improve and update manufacturing facilities and product design, resulting in more jobs for engineering technicians in the future.

Potential Careers

• Electronics Technician
• Systems or Field Technician
• Fiber Optics Specialist
• Laser Specialist
• Electronics Tester
• Telecommunication Technician or Specialist
• Instrumentation Technician
• Automation Control Technician