Program Description
The Electronics Technology Programs at Merced College provide students with theoretical background and practical experience in meeting the technical requirements of electronics and electrical technology. The course sequence is designed to meet the skill and training needs of employers and to prepare students for technical employment.
Degrees/Certificates
Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Electronics/Electrical & Computer Technologies:
- Computer & Networking Technology (AA, CT)
- Electronics Technician (AA, CT)
- Industrial Electrical Technician (AA, CT)
- Instrumentation and Process Control Technology (AA, CT)
See Degree Requirements & Course Descriptions
See Fast Track Career Training in Computer & Networking Technology for completing Certificate requirements in 2 semesters
See Fast Track Career Training in Industrial Electrical Technician for completing Certificate requirements in 2 semesters
Cisco Networking Academy
Contact Professor David Coate for information about this special offering: david.coate@mccd.edu, (209) 386-6696.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of a specific certificate program, the student will be prepared for entry-level as advanced level employment in many industries. Students who graduate with a degree in electronics have many work opportunities. There are wide variety of businesses that are looking for workers with good electronics background to maintain, repair electronic equipment or to provide technical support to engineers in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process.
Electronics/Electrical & Computer & Networking Technology Faculty
| Name | Position | Office/Lab | Email/Phone |
| David Coate | Professor of Electronics, Computer & NetworkingTechnology |
Industrial Technology-11 Vocational-42 |
david.coate@mccd.edu, (209) 386-6757 |
| Aaron Hamilton | Professor of Electronics, Industrial Electrical | Industrial Technology-15/ Vocational-42 |
aaron.hamilton@mccd.edu, (209) 381-6598 |