Computer Networking & Electronics Technology

Do you have a passion and aptitude for making things work? Are you interested in how technology helps individuals, businesses, and communities thrive? If so, you should consider a career in electronics technology.

Allan Hancock College’s computer networking and electronics technology (CNET) program is led by industry professionals who emphasize hands-on training using state-of-the-art laboratory instrumentation. Students will develop current technical competence, resourcefulness, and teamwork skills that help society to stay plugged in and powered on.

Whether students are looking to complete an A.S. degree, a certificate of completion, industry certifications, or simply update their job-related skills, the engineering technology program can help. Students can further tailor the programs to their individual interests and needs by selecting specialized courses.

Graduates of the engineering technology program are prepared for rewarding careers in such fields as mechatronics, computer maintenance, network administration, telecommunications, industrial control, and instrumentation and leave ready to meet and exceed industry standards of certification.

If you’re looking for a career that uses your hands and your head, a career-ready degree or certificate in electronics technology might be for you!

This program will help you to:

use electronic equipment in electrical, digital and analog circuits
use computer simulation and design software to conduct, analyze and interpret electrical, digital and analog circuits
make calculations involving various electrical laws, formulas and principles for predicting circuit parameters using algebra and trigonometry required for electronics
use research strategies to acquire information
write technical laboratory reports with conclusions
design, build and evaluate a piece of electronic equipment

Degrees and Certificates Offered

Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE- CNET: NETWORK MAINTENANCE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Certificate of Achievement- CNET: Network Maintenance and Digital Technologies

Associate in Science- CNET: Mechatronics

Certificate of Achievement- CNET: Mechatronics

Associate in Science- CNET: Electronics Technology

Certificate of Achievement- CNET: Electronic Training

Associate in Science- CNET: Electronic Engineering Technology

Certificate of Achievement- CNET: Digital Systems Technician

To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.