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About Electronics Engineering Technology
Western offers two-year A.S. and four-year B.S. degree programs in electronics engineering technology.

The four-year program leading to a B.S. degree in electronics engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET). It is the only four-year program in electronics engineering technology that is accredited by TAC of ABET in the State of Missouri at a public state-supported four-year institution. The B.S. degree program is a broad-based technical program and has strong foundations in mathematics, basic and engineering sciences, computers, and has excellent blend of theory and practice of electrical/electronics engineering and technology principles. The curriculum is designed to train students in the fundamentals of electronics applications via hands-on experimentation in a variety of laboratory settings.  

Like the B.S. degree program, the A.S. degree program is a strong technical program. It has a strong foundation in electrical circuits, CADD, and electronic principles. The program is applications-oriented in the areas of semiconductor devices and microcomputers. Students are given an excellent training in hands-on experimentation in laboratories.

The program educational objectives for BS EET graduates are:

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, design, and implement electronic systems in one or more of the areas related to control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems.
2. Function effectively in a group environment in the industrial workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
3. Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
4. Show respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
6. Continue professional development through life-long learning.