Blended On-Campus and Online Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology
Learn about the fundamentals of circuit design, voltage, semiconductor devices, theory vs. simulation, transistors, microprocessors and more through UMass Lowell’s Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. With a mix of on-campus engineering and online elective courses, the program will prepare you to succeed in various fields, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, and semiconductors. With over 35,000 job postings across the country, there is a strong demand for those who understand the design, testing, and manufacturing of hardware and software for all things electrical. Credits earned through the Associate’s degree can be applied to the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology.
Note: Although some of the courses in this program can be completed online, most of the courses are only available on campus.
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Curriculum Outline
- Total Credits: 66
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Suggested Program of Study - (22 Courses / 66cr)
- ENGL.1010 College Writing I (3cr)
- MATH.1225 Precalculus Mathematics I (Formerly MATH.1200) (3cr)
- ----.---- Arts & Humanities (AH) (3cr)
- ENGL.1020 College Writing II (3cr)
- MATH.1230 Precalculus Mathematics II (3cr)
- INFO.2670 C Programming (3cr)
- ETEC.2130 Electric Circuits I (3cr)
- MATH.1250 Calculus A (3cr)
- MTEC.2260 Technical Communications for Engineering Technology (3cr)
- ETEC.2140 Circuits II and Laboratory (3cr)
- MATH.1260 Calculus B (3cr)
- PHYS.1310 Technical Physics I (3cr)
- ETEC.2150 Circuits III and Laboratory (3cr)
- ETEC.3550 Electronics I and Laboratory (3cr)
- PHYS.1320 Technical Physics II (3cr)
- ETEC.2160 Circuits IV (3cr)
- ETEC.3560 Electronics II and Laboratory (3cr)
- PSYC.1010 Introduction to Psychological Science (3cr) - Available Fall 2023!
- ETEC.3570 Electronics III and Laboratory (3cr)
- ETEC.3830 Microprocessors A (3cr)
- ETEC.3580 Electronics IV and Laboratory (3cr)
- ETEC.3840 Microprocessors B (2cr)
Students enrolling in this program should purchase an electronic calculator capable of handling logarithmic and trigonometric functions. The use of the calculator will be an integral part of courses ETEC.2130 and ETEC.2140, where proficiency will be developed.
Competency in the use of the calculator will be assumed in all subsequent E.E.T. courses.
Proper approval for a ETEC.3/4-- course is automatically assumed if all prerequisites are satisfied.
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
ETEC.2130 Electric Circuits I.
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Prerequisites:
MATH.1210
Prerequisites:
MATH.1230
Prerequisites:
MATH.1250
Prerequisites:
ENGL.1010
Prerequisites:
PHYS.1310
Program Requirements
All associate's degree candidates are required to earn a minimum 2.000 cumulative grade point average (GPA), to present a minimum of 60 semester hours, to fulfill the residency requirements, to conform to the general regulations and requirements of the University, to satisfy the regulations and academic standards of the colleges which exercise jurisdiction over the degrees for which they are matriculating, to satisfy the curriculum requirements established by the departments or programs in their major, and to complete the University's Core Curriculum requirements, which are listed within the program's curriculum outline. For additional information regarding the University's general policies and procedures, transfer credit information and residency requirements; please refer to our Academic Policies & Procedures.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Fall 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
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Undergraduate |
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Online | $380 | $1,140 |
Online Business** | $385 | $1,155 |
On Campus Lowell | $340 | $1,020 |
Additional Costs |
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Term Registration Fee | $30 |
Late Fee | $50 |
Undergraduate Degree Application | $60 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Applying into an Undergraduate Degree Program
Complete the Online Undergraduate Degree Application Form (preferred), or print, complete and submit the Undergraduate Degree Application .pdf form. Please note: Your application will be processed once we have received your $60 application fee. Return your completed application along with your application fee to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
GPS Admissions
839 Merrimack Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Questions? See our helpful Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for acceptance into an associate's degree program offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies, students must hold a high school diploma or have passed either the GED® or HiSET®. Graduate, Online & Professional Studies operates on a rolling admissions basis and each application is reviewed when the student's file is complete. Students must be admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to be eligible for most financial aid.
Questions Regarding Your Undergraduate Application?
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call 978-934-2474.
For General Assistance:
Call the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or 800-480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!