Program Advisor: Gary Bradway, 413-236-4624 or gbradway@berkshirecc.edu .

The Computer/Electronic Technology option in the Engineering Technology degree program provides the student with a unique blend of courses in electronics and computer hardware, software, and programming. It is intended to provide a broad range of career opportunities including designing, installing, maintaining, and operating computer systems as well as training as an industrial electronics technician.

Students may become CISCO Certified in this program. Those students should contact the Program Advisor.

With proper preparation in mathematics, the student can transfer to a college or university offering a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology.

Expected Outcomes

• Attain the educational and technical skills from which graduates are well equipped to enter the workforce or continue their education in manufacturing technology at Baccalaureate institutions.
• Apply the technical knowledge and problem solving skills required in Computer/Electronic Technology
• Ability to accurately use test equipment and troubleshoot
• Develop expertise in the application of circuit analysis both analog and digital, computer programming and associated software, microprocessors and industrial control systems.
• Ability to use machinery both manual and automated in various manufacturing processes.
• Develop a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement of the manufacturing process.
• Demonstrate competence in collaboration with individuals and teams of multicultural and multidisciplinary backgrounds.
• Communicate clearly and coherently in written, oral and graphical forms.
• Appreciate the need for continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete the 69 program and general education credits, plus the additional requirements, shown below.   

Suggested block for program completion

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.

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