Hello Everyone,

I would like to start schooling into Electronic Eng. Tech.. I have about
12-15 credits, 4.0 GPA.

I have investigated On-line schooling, trade schooling, a straight shot
into a Bachelors degree at a university, and an Associates degree program
at my community college. After thinking things through, the best option
for me and my circumstances at the moment seem to be the Associates degree
at the comm. college.

My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does anyone
see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?



Wayne

"Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote in message
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> Hello Everyone,
>
> I would like to start schooling into Electronic Eng. Tech.. I have about
> 12-15 credits, 4.0 GPA.
>
> I have investigated On-line schooling, trade schooling, a straight shot
> into a Bachelors degree at a university, and an Associates degree program
> at my community college. After thinking things through, the best option
> for me and my circumstances at the moment seem to be the Associates degree
> at the comm. college.
>
> My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does anyone
> see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?

Some community colleges have articulation agreements with 4-year schools.
The advantage is that you won't be "screwed" out of credits if you later
decide to pursue the B.S.

Many engineering professionals have used the community college system for
their first two years. It is a very viable approach.

On-line degrees are shaky, at best.

"Charles" <charlesschuler@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote in message
> news:13q4h931o028u92@corp.supernews.com...
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> I would like to start schooling into Electronic Eng. Tech.. I have
>> about 12-15 credits, 4.0 GPA.
>>
>> I have investigated On-line schooling, trade schooling, a straight shot
>> into a Bachelors degree at a university, and an Associates degree
>> program at my community college. After thinking things through, the
>> best option for me and my circumstances at the moment seem to be the
>> Associates degree at the comm. college.
>>
>> My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does
>> anyone see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?
>
> Some community colleges have articulation agreements with 4-year
> schools. The advantage is that you won't be "screwed" out of credits if
> you later decide to pursue the B.S.
>
> Many engineering professionals have used the community college system
> for their first two years. It is a very viable approach.
>
> On-line degrees are shaky, at best.
>

Thank You for the quick reply Charles. That's one for the comm. college.

I liked the on-line program, being able to do it when I wanted and how
fast. Problem, almost twice the cost. Now you say their shaky.

Again, Thanks,

Wayne

Wayne wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I would like to start schooling into Electronic Eng. Tech.. I have about
> 12-15 credits, 4.0 GPA.
>
> I have investigated On-line schooling, trade schooling, a straight shot
> into a Bachelors degree at a university, and an Associates degree
> program at my community college. After thinking things through, the best
> option for me and my circumstances at the moment seem to be the
> Associates degree at the comm. college.
>
> My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does
> anyone see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?
>

Can't comment directly because I received my education in Europe, very
different system. But as a guy who sometimes decides who is hired and
who isn't I recommend getting as much hands-on experience under your
belt as you can. Design stuff, build stuff, repair stuff. Build up a
little lab at home if you don't have that already. Resist the temptation
to just program or do everything on the computer. If you work up a good
knowledge base in analog design you'll have plenty of job opportunities.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

> I liked the on-line program, being able to do it when I wanted and how
> fast. Problem, almost twice the cost. Now you say their shaky.

I mean by that (shaky), that many employers will be dubious about your
resume and that additional education can become a problem (due to
non-recognition of on-line credits and degrees). Investigate!

Wayne wrote:

[snip]

> Thank You for the quick reply Charles. That's one for the comm. college.
>
> I liked the on-line program, being able to do it when I wanted and how
> fast. Problem, almost twice the cost. Now you say their shaky.

I don't think he meant 'shaky' in the
sense that they're shady or untrustworthy;
it's just that employers may not regard
them as highly when hiring. There's a
certain taint of 'diploma mills' when it
comes to any online accreditation, and
employers may just decide 'better safe
than sorry'.

I'm not an HR person, and YMMV.

In article <13q4h931o028u92@corp.supernews.com>,
"Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote:

> My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does anyone
> see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?

Depending on what you have to start with, getting hired someplace that
will give you training on the job, and/or pay for training. More likely
with large employers than small, on average. Harder to find (or get
started with) these days than in the past, but still possible.

Meantime, I'd suggest getting a copy of Win's (and Paul's, but he
doesn't seem to hang out here, and Win does) book, and not merely
"reading" it, but stopping and working all the problems as you read
through it. Better if you also get some basic equipment and go hands on,
but even without that a good start - if you stop and work the examples.

http://frank.harvard.edu/aoe/

--
Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by

"Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote in message
news:13q4h931o028u92@corp.supernews.com...
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I would like to start schooling into Electronic Eng. Tech.. I have about
> 12-15 credits, 4.0 GPA.
>
> I have investigated On-line schooling, trade schooling, a straight shot
> into a Bachelors degree at a university, and an Associates degree
> program at my community college. After thinking things through, the best
> option for me and my circumstances at the moment seem to be the
> Associates degree at the comm. college.
>
> My question; Those are the avenues I have investigated so far, Does
> anyone see, or know of any that I have missed that I might try ?
>
>
>
> Wayne

Thank You Everyone for your Helpful advise.

I think I got the idea about on-line programs being shaky, but Thank You
for making it more clear.
I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a lot
there.
I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
communications, I think.
I have seen Art of Electronics. I will try to get a used copy somewhere.
At any rate, you have helped me make up my mind. I am going to go the
Comm. College, Assoc. Degree route.

You all have been Great. Thank You Again,

Wayne

In article <13q6lkv8q4qsec6@corp.supernews.com>,
"Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote:

> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a lot
> there.

Excellent. Keep that up.

> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
> communications, I think.

One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to get
into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might want
to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a library,
if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.

http://www.arrl.org/

--
Cats, coffee, chocolate...vices to live by

Ecnerwal wrote:
> In article <13q6lkv8q4qsec6@corp.supernews.com>,
> "Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote:
>
>> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a lot
>> there.
>
> Excellent. Keep that up.
>
>> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
>> communications, I think.
>
> One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to get
> into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might want
> to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a library,
> if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.
>
> http://www.arrl.org/
>

Good point.

To Wayne: Get the ARRL Handbook. It's not expensive and a must for any
serious RF designer. An older copy is ok as well but you can really only
find those at ham fests. Don't wait.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

"Joerg" <notthisjoergsch@removethispacbell.net> wrote in message
news:P6Jpj.1838$R84.29@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
> Ecnerwal wrote:
>> In article <13q6lkv8q4qsec6@corp.supernews.com>,
>> "Wayne" <NOwaynerrSPAM@toast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a lot
>>> there.
>>
>> Excellent. Keep that up.
>>
>>> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
>>> communications, I think.
>>
>> One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to get
>> into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might
>> want to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a
>> library, if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/
>>
>
> Good point.
>
> To Wayne: Get the ARRL Handbook. It's not expensive and a must for any
> serious RF designer. An older copy is ok as well but you can really only
> find those at ham fests. Don't wait.
>
> --
> Regards, Joerg
>
> http://www.analogconsultants.com/


Joerg,

Thank You and Everyone.

I got an ARRL Handbook. It is great. I was able to get a paperback copy
of the 2007 edition for about $5.00 less then the 2008 ed. We want to save
every penny, now don't we. Now I have a good book to curl up with at
nights for a little while.

On Feb 19, 10:25=A0am, "Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
> "Joerg" <notthisjoerg...@removethispacbell.net> wrote in message
>
> news:P6Jpj.1838$R84.29@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Ecnerwal wrote:
> >> In article <13q6lkv8q4qs...@corp.supernews.com>,
> >> =A0"Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
>
> >>> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a lot=

> >>> there.
>
> >> Excellent. Keep that up.
>
> >>> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
> >>> communications, I think.
>
> >> One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to get
> >> into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might
> >> want to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a
> >> library, if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.
>
> >>http://www.arrl.org/
>
> > Good point.
>
> > To Wayne: Get the ARRL Handbook. It's not expensive and a must for any
> > serious RF designer. An older copy is ok as well but you can really only=

> > find those at ham fests. Don't wait.
>
> > --
> > Regards, Joerg
>
> >http://www.analogconsultants.com/
>
> Joerg,
>
> Thank You and Everyone.
>
> I got an ARRL Handbook. It is great. =A0I was able to get a paperback copy=

> of the 2007 edition for about $5.00 less then the 2008 ed. We want to save=

> every penny, now don't we. Now I have a good book to curl up with at
> nights for a little while. - Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Look into Sinclair Community College in Dayton Oho. They have online
courses and are a quality program. They also have a great reputation

"electroubleshooter" <dhofmannelectronics@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Feb 19, 10:25 am, "Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
> "Joerg" <notthisjoerg...@removethispacbell.net> wrote in message
>
> news:P6Jpj.1838$R84.29@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Ecnerwal wrote:
> >> In article <13q6lkv8q4qs...@corp.supernews.com>,
> >> "Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
>
> >>> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a
> >>> lot
> >>> there.
>
> >> Excellent. Keep that up.
>
> >>> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
> >>> communications, I think.
>
> >> One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to
> >> get
> >> into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might
> >> want to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a
> >> library, if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.
>
> >>http://www.arrl.org/
>
> > Good point.
>
> > To Wayne: Get the ARRL Handbook. It's not expensive and a must for any
> > serious RF designer. An older copy is ok as well but you can really
> > only
> > find those at ham fests. Don't wait.
>
> > --
> > Regards, Joerg
>
> >http://www.analogconsultants.com/
>
> Joerg,
>
> Thank You and Everyone.
>
> I got an ARRL Handbook. It is great. I was able to get a paperback copy
> of the 2007 edition for about $5.00 less then the 2008 ed. We want to
> save
> every penny, now don't we. Now I have a good book to curl up with at
> nights for a little while. - Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Look into Sinclair Community College in Dayton Oho. They have online
courses and are a quality program. They also have a great reputation


Thanks. I'll check it out.

Wayne

"electroubleshooter" <dhofmannelectronics@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Feb 19, 10:25 am, "Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
> "Joerg" <notthisjoerg...@removethispacbell.net> wrote in message
>
> news:P6Jpj.1838$R84.29@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Ecnerwal wrote:
> >> In article <13q6lkv8q4qs...@corp.supernews.com>,
> >> "Wayne" <NOwaynerrS...@toast.net> wrote:
>
> >>> I have a small electronics bench I experiment on. I have learned a
> >>> lot
> >>> there.
>
> >> Excellent. Keep that up.
>
> >>> I am interested in analog circuits. I would like to get into radio
> >>> communications, I think.
>
> >> One of the actual hams can point you better, but since you want to
> >> get
> >> into radio, I believe that the ARRL has a number of books you might
> >> want to get. One possibility is to borrow those and the AoE from a
> >> library, if funds are low, as they usually are in student days.
>
> >>http://www.arrl.org/
>
> > Good point.
>
> > To Wayne: Get the ARRL Handbook. It's not expensive and a must for any
> > serious RF designer. An older copy is ok as well but you can really
> > only
> > find those at ham fests. Don't wait.
>
> > --
> > Regards, Joerg
>
> >http://www.analogconsultants.com/
>
> Joerg,
>
> Thank You and Everyone.
>
> I got an ARRL Handbook. It is great. I was able to get a paperback copy
> of the 2007 edition for about $5.00 less then the 2008 ed. We want to
> save
> every penny, now don't we. Now I have a good book to curl up with at
> nights for a little while. - Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Look into Sinclair Community College in Dayton Oho. They have online
courses and are a quality program. They also have a great reputation


Thanks. I'll check it out.

Wayne