Whether you are preparing for a career in electronics, planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate-granting institution, or updating your skills, College of DuPage has the right program for you. We offer:

• Dedicated instructors with years of practical industry experience, certification, and licensing.
• Instruction in top-notch facilities and on cutting-edge equipment.
• Flexible schedules with day, evening, weekend and online learning.
• Practical, hands-on experience as well as classroom-based studies.
• Affordable programs that get you on the fast track to success without breaking the bank.
• Partnerships with area firms prepare students and workers for employment and advancement through industry-led projects.
• An Advisory Committee made up of industry professionals ensures that College of DuPage’s Electronics program offers up-to-date training on equipment and in skills that are relevant and in demand by today’s employers.
• Dual credit agreements offer high school students a head start on their higher education and career goals.

Advanced Mechatronics, Certificate

The Advanced Mechatronics certificate provides students with multidisciplinary skills in the areas of mechanics, electricity, electronics, instrumentation, robotics, and manufacturing. This certificate prepares students for careers in industrial mechatronics.

Electrician’s Preparation, Certificate

The Electrician’s Preparation Certificate provides knowledge, skills, and competencies to students for work in the residential, commercial, and industrial wiring fields. The National Electric Code (NEC), residential wiring, commercial wiring, and industrial wiring are studied. This certificate prepares students to take a municipal electrical code licensing exam. This certification does not provide licensing to perform electrical work.

Electrician Apprenticeship, A.A.S.

The Electrician Apprenticeship degree, in partnership with the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union, is open only to individuals admitted into the Electrician Apprenticeship Program of the IBEW. This degree will fulfill the classroom component of the IBEW/JATC apprenticeship experience. This program requires a minimum of 64 credits in program requirements and general education as listed below.

Electro-Mechanical Technology, A.A.S.

The Electro-Mechanical Technology degree prepares students to enter the industrial and manufacturing workplace with knowledge and skill levels in three areas: programmable controllers, process control instrumentation and mechanical maintenance.

Mechanical Maintenance, Certificate

Students earning the Mechanical Maintenance certificate learn skills in power trains, drive components, mechanical alignment of couplings, pumps and motors, and troubleshooting and repair of industrial components. This certificate requires 34 credits in the courses listed below.

Mechatronics Technology (MET), Certificate

Mechatronics Technology (MET) is designed to develop skills to meet industry needs for multi-functional technicians competent in mechanics, computers, and electrical/electronic technologies.

Process Control Instrumentation, Certificate

The Process Control Instrumentation Certificate prepares the student to inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair various temperature, pressure, flow, and level measurement instruments. Students will also learn how to program process controllers to interface with process instrumentation.

Programmable Logic Controllers in Automation, Certificate

The Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in Automation Certificate introduces students to programming and maintenance of various programmable controllers that are used in the automation industry.

Academic and Career Pathways give you a roadmap to achieving your career goals. Follow a pathway based on your degree or certificate that outlines which classes you need to take and when so you graduate on time or move on to the next phase in your career.

Electro-mechanical Technology Program graduates will:

• Install and fabricate mechanical and electrical/electronic components and assemblies, by applying workshop skills and knowledge of basic shop practices in accordance with applicable codes and safety practices.
• Analyze, interpret, and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and related documents necessary for electromechanical design.
• Select and use troubleshooting techniques and test equipment to assess electromechanical systems, circuits, equipment, processes, and subsystems.
• Modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment.
• Apply the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to analyze and solve design and other complex technical problems and to complete work related to electromechanical engineering.
• Design and analyze mechanical components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles and practices.
• Apply principles of mechanics and fluid mechanics to the design and analysis of electromechanical systems.
• Design, select, apply, integrate, and troubleshoot a variety of industrial motor controls and data acquisition devices and systems.
• Install and troubleshoot computer hardware to support the electromechanical engineering systems.
• Analyze, program, install, integrate, and troubleshoot automated systems.
• Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems. Assist in project management by applying business principles to the electromechanical engineering environment.
• Specify, and conduct quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures.