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Online Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

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17–20 Credits

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Fall & Spring Entry Terms

About the Program

The 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology increases students’ skills and technical knowledge in the industry, including AC circuit analysis, analog circuit fundamentals, and introductory power design and analysis.

An undergraduate certificate differs from a bachelor’s degree in that the curriculum focuses on subjects that will benefit your career and show employers proof of practical skills. An undergraduate certificate can also be used as continuing education for professional engineers and contribute to significant workforce development.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Tessa Smith, M.S.

UMaineOnline Advisor


802.276.0474 tessa.r.smith@maine.edu

Curriculum

Our curriculum includes hands-on, practical applications to prepare students for employment quickly. Several elective options allow students to develop specialized skills in the areas most important to them.

The following courses are required (8 credits):

  • EET 241: Analog Circuit Fundamentals (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 312: Circuit Analysis II (4 credits) Fall

Choose three courses from the following (9-12 credits):

  • EET 115: Creative Design Using CAD (3 credits) Spring
  • EET 274: Introduction to Microcontrollers (4 credits) Spring
  • EET 275: Digital Communications (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 276: Programmable Logic Controllers (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 321: Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion (4 credits) Spring
  • EET 342: Advanced Analog Circuit Design (4 credits) Spring
  • EET 405: Fundamentals of Engineering: Electrical and Computer (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 414: Printed Circuit Board Design (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • EET 415: Automation and Integration (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 422: Power Systems Analysis (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 423: Protective Relay Applications (3 credits) Spring

Admissions

  • Note: Undergraduate certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of EET 111: Circuit Analysis I and MAT 122: Pre-Calculus or the equivalent
  • An online application
  • Official final high school transcript, GED, or HiSET documentation
  • Official academic transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (if applicable)
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Careers

The EET faculty has built a strong network of contacts to help graduates find employment. Our faculty personally works with students to help them find a position that fits their interests. Our graduates can find careers such as project engineers, electrical and instrumentation engineers, equipment engineers, field engineers, power systems engineers, or electronic applications engineers. Over the last several years, we have had an almost 100% placement rate within three months of graduation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. As of May 2023, the median average wage for electrical engineers is $106,950, and starting salaries can range from $60,000 to $70,000.