Electrical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.


Electrical engineering technicians help design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment. They may work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. Electrical and electronic engineering technology is also applied to a wide variety of systems such as communications and process controls.

Placement Rates

Employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020-2030 Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Our students get hands-on experience with programmable controllers, motors, generators, power systems, and computer interfaces. During the senior year, they integrate laptop computers into all of their major courses to enhance their employability upon graduation.

A students showcases his electrical senior drone project.

The curriculum is designed to allow students the ability to investigate the theories of electricity with practical experience in electrical, electronic, and computer automated control systems.

This respected and demanding field prepares students for a diverse array of employment opportunities or continuing education after completion.

Study Abroad Opportunities

SUNY Canton and Vaal University of Technology in South Africa have established a bilateral faculty and student exchange agreement to promote the development of joint studies, teaching, research and training activities, and other educational programs of mutual interest.

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student branch at SUNY Canton are involved in educational and professional activities such as regional conferences and field trips to industry and Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Van Moussavou builds a radio from a circuit board in Nevaldine Hall.

This program requires the student to purchase REQUIRED TOOLS for the Digital Fundamentals & Systems course (ELEC 166) and the Electric Circuits course/Lab (ELEC 101/109).

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Accreditation:

ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission logo

The Electrical Engineering Technology program is Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Contact Address:
415 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700

» Program Description

Electrical Engineering Technology
Stephen Frempong, Ph.D.
Department Chair
315-386-7211
frempongs@canton.edu

Fall Enrollment Trends

  FT PT Total
2024 16 1 17
2023 20 3 23
2022 22 3 25
2021 13 2 15
2020 13 1 14


Graduation Rate Trends*

Cohort Entering Cohort Size %
Fall 2021 3 67%
Fall 2020 3 67%
Fall 2019 6 50%
Fall 2018 5 40%
Fall 2017 1 100%


*Graduate rates are based on first-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen entering in fall and graduating within 150% of time.

Degrees Conferred

  Total
2023-24 9
2022-23 9
2021-22 4
2020-21 5
2019-20 6