Does Does an Electronic Technology Career or you?

• Naturally curious

• Wants to know how things work

• Like to figure things out

• Want a unique career

• Like to see things light up

• Median pay $26.94 an hour*

• High probability for advancement

• Hands-on work

• Unique career field

• High local employment demand for graduates

Job Outlook: Strong.

WhyDACC?

• Strong partnerships with employers
• Professors with years of experience in the field
• Hands-on, industry-specific training equipment at DACC
• Students may earn multiple industry certifications
• Internships and apprenticeships available
• Affordable with many financial aid options
   

Here's the Story:

This two-year degree program provides the training needed for the installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of electronic systems in industry, in smaller operations or independently.

Graduates will have a high degree of hands-on knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC). Graduates have in-depth, hands-on knowledge of: electronic circuits, digital electronics, opto-electronics, Siemens PLCS, pneumatics and controls, electricity/electronics, PC applications in electronics, programmable controllers, industrial automation, and advanced automation techniques.

This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions.This program is a capstone with SIU and a cooperative with EIU and WIU.