What you will study
When you declare the Electronics Technology minor at UCM, you’ll have the opportunity
to choose between two primary areas of focus: Electronics and Computer Systems and
Networking.
Electronics
Students who choose the Electronics area of focus will master concepts such as analog
and digital electronics, signals and systems, embedded systems and sensors. You’ll
gain practical, marketable skills in designing and maintaining advanced electrical
systems.
Computer systems and networks
Selecting this area of focus will put you on the path to developing detailed knowledge
of how computing systems work and how to build them. Develop skills that are in high
demand in today’s digitally driven world.
Excellence in Electronics Technology
- A Best Value College for Engineering Technology (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in electronics technology
A minor in Electronics Technology from the University of Central Missouri gives you
the opportunity to deepen your knowledge with practical skills that go to the heart
of your broader major. Thanks to hands-on learning with expert staff, this minor can
make your degree go further:
- Internships: All undergraduate students in the School of Industrial Sciences and Technology complete
internships. This guarantees that you’ll gain real-world skills, career experience
and a deeper understanding of how electronics technologies are used in industry.
- Up-to-date labs: Practice your skills in on-campus labs equipped with the latest technology. UCM’s
engineering technology labs give you the opportunity to enhance your learning and
guarantee that you can enter the job market with concrete work experience.
- Don’t take extra courses: Depending on your major, you may not need to take many additional courses to earn
this minor. Take courses or electives that already align with your major and count
them toward your minor as well.
What can you do with a minor in Electronics Technology from UCM?
Use your Electronics Technology minor to make your in-demand major in Engineering
Technology or Information Technology even more appealing to employers.
Graduates with an Electronics focus can find job opportunities in designing and building
a diverse range of electronic systems. Those with a Computer Systems focus graduate
equipped to meet the growing needs of employers who depend on computing systems for
their businesses.
Explore the careers available with an Electronics Technology minor
Use the interactive tool below to explore career possibilities and outcomes for graduates
who have an Electronics Technology minor.
Financial assistance options for your Electronics Technology minor
The University of Central Missouri has a track record of providing students with affordable
educations — 94% of our undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid,
and we’re recognized by LendEDU as a top-ranked university for low student debt.
Explore ways to finance your education by getting in touch with a financial aid counselor who can help you navigate the
available options. In addition to financial aid, we also offer many scholarships,
including some targeted toward specific courses of study. Use UCM’s Scholarship Finder to find the right one for you.
Explore Our Facilities
See our commitment to hands-on learning
The engineering technology lab at UCM is supplied with cutting-edge equipment, giving
you the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
Discover the Engineering Lab
Meet Our Faculty
Recognized experts in their fields
Our faculty members have a broad range of expertise and decades of industry knowledge
to share with students.
Learn Beyond the Classroom
Join UCM’s vibrant student community
Join one — or several — of UCM’s academic clubs and student groups. Explore your academic
passions with a community of scholars in groups like the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers or the Student Organization of Construction Managers. Or make friends who
share your hobbies in one of our many recreation clubs, community service organizations
and more.
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