Program: CSN CA Engineering Technology: Electronics Map - College of Southern Nevada

2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

Jul 09, 2025

AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Computing and Engineering Technologies

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/cetarea

CSN SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Applied Technologies

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Engineering Technology: Electronics, CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:ELECTRONICS: DESCRIPTION

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be prepared for an entry-level position providing support in industry. Instruction includes both analog and digital design and testing of electronic circuits, devices and systems used in a wide range of industries such as defense, data-communications, and entertainment.

Semester #1 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

ET 111B or MATH 127 or above

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 115 - Applied Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ET 131B - DC for Electronics
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ET 212B - Digital Logic I
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Semester #2 (9-12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ET 132B - AC for Electronics
Special Program Elective (Special Program Elective) - Credits 5:

See a counselor or advisor for course selection.

Digital Literacy Requirement (Special Program) - Credits 0-3:

IS 100B or IS 101

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Semester #3 (7 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 4: ET 220B - Solid State Devices and Circuits I
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: ET 228B - Data Acquisition