AA/AS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Graduates of this associate degree work as technicians who assist with designing, building, running and servicing systems in electronics, optics, photonics, lasers and robot-controlled systems. A student chooses from three emphases: electronics, laser and photonics, or robotics and mechatronics. The catalog notes that Valencia holds a state designation as a Center of Electronics Emphasis and maintains advanced labs with specialized test equipment, giving students plenty of practical experience. Each emphasis follows an updated curriculum that tracks current industry practice. The degree also works as a stepping stone toward Valencia's bachelor's program in the same area. Students might receive credit for earlier technical college training, recognized industry certifications or career pathway work, and college credit technical certificates relate to it. Labs and equipment give students practice with real tools.