Electronics Technology

Program of Study
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.

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

Associates Degree in Applied Science
  • 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
Bachelors of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
  • 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

Program Name
Electronics Technology
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
  • Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
  • Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
Locations
  • Jackson
  • Raymond
  • Utica
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

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
Associates Degree in Applied Science
  • 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
Bachelors of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
  • 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.

Contact

Jackson
Oyeyemi Osho
Instructor
601-366-1405
Raymond
Jacob Wright
District Curriculum Coordinator
601-857-3421
Utica
Gerald Collins
Electronics Instructor
601-885-7109
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