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Information Technology and Networking

Associate Degree Specialization in Automation and Electronic Systems

Help bring tech into the future with automation

Understand the building blocks of electronic systems through an Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking with an Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization from DeVry University. Learn from an innovative curriculum designed to help you build career-relevant skills in AI, machine learning, and other tech tools. This program also introduces you to key knowledge and principles of electronic systems and automation.

Get to know our electronic systems and automation degree specialization

If you’re interested in technology and want to provide greater quality, safety, and control in the production of goods and services, then our Associate Degree in Information Technology and Networking with an Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization might be right for you. Our program offers hands-on, experiential learning and faculty with years of industry insight.

You’ll get the opportunity to learn about consumer and industry-based automation, including how to install, operate, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic equipment systems. These systems can be found in many applications, including robotic production lines, transportation networks, and power grids.

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  • 03 Careers
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Minimum Completion Time*
1 year
4 months
OR
Normal Completion Time**
2 years

Accelerate on your schedule

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your associate degree:

  • In as little as 1 year and 4 months with an accelerated schedule1

  • More quickly with qualifying transfer credits

  • In 2 years with a normal schedule1

1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-17 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-17 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

Knowledge & skills

What you’ll learn

The Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization coursework covers the following areas:

Networked computer-controlled systems

Explore process controls and automation that employ networked and distributed control systems. Applications include selecting and utilizing hardware; distributed controls for system configurations; programming, networking, and installing controllers; and system troubleshooting.

Electronic systems

Gain proficiency in working with integrated circuits, building and troubleshooting power supplies, and operational amplifier applications. Explore solid-state devices such as diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors, and operational amplifiers, as well as their use in signal processing applications, such as amplification and filtering.

Troubleshoot automation and control systems

Understand process controls and automation that employ networked and distributed control systems while cultivating system troubleshooting skills.

AI applications

Use AI tools for efficient and advanced data analysis, testing, programming, and other essential tasks you’d encounter in the field.

Programmable logic controllers

Learn to select and utilize hardware, such as processor architecture and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), for networked and distributed control systems.

Data analysis

Learn to draw conclusions by finding patterns and relationships in numerical data with tools used for statistical analysis. Find out how data analysis can be used to make more efficient databases.

Programming

Apply knowledge of math and science principles through programming to solve well-defined technology problems.

Design solutions

Sharpen your problem-solving skills to develop business solutions based on networking, computing, and electronic devices.

System, component, and process design

Design systems, components, or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems.

Communicate methods and findings

Learn to communicate the rationale behind research methods and recommendations while presenting performance objectives, issues, and solutions.

Collaboration

Explore effective techniques for collaborating with colleagues and teams to coordinate and share information.

Critical thinking and strategy

Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • The Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (CAC of ABET): Our Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology and Networking is accredited by CAC of ABET, a global mark of quality that is respected by employers and professional associations within this field.

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, https://www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Stackable programs

Build skills at every step

With our Associate in Information Technology and Networking with an Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization, you’ll automatically earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Essentials2 while also earning credits you can apply toward a future Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking.2 Build your confidence — and your resume — when you start your journey at DeVry.

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

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Careers

Career opportunities in automation and electronic systems

Graduates of our Automation and Electronic Systems Specialization program may consider careers such as:

  • Computer network support specialist

  • Computer systems analyst

  • Electro-mechanical technician

  • Electronics technologist

  • Field technical specialist

Academic Catalog
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Program overview
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1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-17 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-17 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

2Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials enroute to an eligible degree program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.