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
  

To view the program requirements and suggested course sequences for the degrees and/or certificates available for this program, please visit the course catalog.

Programs you may also be interested in exploring:

• Computer Science 
• Engineering 
• Engineering Technology 
• Machining and Manufacturing Technology 
• Welding Technology 

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