Accreditation

Program Description
The Electronic Engineering Technology program is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET (http://www.abet.org).  The program at FAMU has received continuous accreditation since 1974.

The Electronic Engineering Technology degree program offers a curriculum that focuses on electrical and electronic devices, circuits, systems, and microprocessor with emphasis on applications, and hands-on experience. The field of electronic engineering technology is the largest engineering technology discipline as it is critical in today's high technology growth industries such as, wireless communications, computer networking, RF circuits and systems. More recently, EET has introduced course in robotics and PLC (Programming Logic Controller). Through the EET program, students are trained to work in various areas, such as electronic communications, digital systems and computing, automatic control systems and robotics, audio and video systems, and medical electronics. Most courses have a required laboratory component in which skills in the use of computers for problems solving, application and use of modem electronic test equipment and microprocessors are developed. Students completing the four-year program receive a B.S. degree in Electronic Engineering Technology. Graduates of the Electronic Engineering Technology program can find employment in the development and testing of new communication devices; designing specialized electronics; supervision of the manufacturing of the electronic devices; the field of instrumentation and automation; and the computing industry as hardware or software technologists. Furthermore, graduates of the program are equipped to pursue graduate studies in such fields as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science and Management.

Mission
The mission of the Division of Engineering Technology is to provide state-of-the-art academic programs of excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while maintaining the highest standards. The Division seeks to attract and graduate highly qualified individuals who are prepared and capable of serving as leaders and contributors in our ever-evolving Technology that supports society in professional engineering, engineering teaching and research. The Division creates an environment that supports faculty and staff of distinction dedicated to providing outstanding academic preparation at the undergraduate, graduate and professional school levels, with a particular emphasis on integrity and ethical conduct.

Vision
The Division of Engineering Technology will be nationally and internationally recognized as the pioneering institution for exemplary teaching, research, technological developments and service preparing excellent graduates with high ethical values dedicated to solving complex issues impacting our global society.

Program Educational Objectives
Graduate of the program;
•     Possess the technical and professional skills to have successful careers in regional, state, or national industries related to their discipline associated with the design, development, implementation, application, manufacturing, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems.
•    Demonstrate success in their careers by being promoted, being afforded additional training opportunities, and becoming leaders in their organizations and professions.
•    Conducting all professional activities with integrity and demonstrating sense of social and environmental responsibility; being capable of assuming increasing professional responsibility.
•    Adapting to changes in technology through continuous personal and professional    development; Career advancement and continuous professional development in installation, operation and/or maintenance of computer and software systems.