Electronics Technology Technician

This degree or certificate is designed to provide knowledge and training for entry into electronics and electrical industry career areas.

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will have knowledge and training for entry into electronics and electrical industries; demonstrate knowledge in electrical and voltage concepts; demonstrate knowledge in photovoltaic concepts; and have knowledge of California State Contractors and Electronics Technician Association examinations.

Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE		UNITS
ECT 100	Analytical Electronics	3
ECT 110	Electricity and Electronics Principles	4
ECT 113	Printed Circuit Boards and Soldering Technology	1.5
ECT 160	Inspection and Codes for Electricians	3
ECT 161	Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI) Training	3
ECT 201	Solid State Devices	3
ECT 162 or ECT 163	Introduction to Solar Principles or Energy Management	3 or 3
ENGR 100	Introduction to Engineering	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		23.5

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.