Today's electronic technicians must be professional and capable of applying their technical knowledge and innate problem solving skills in the high-tech work place. Successful electronic technicians must constantly update their knowledge to keep abreast of the rapidly changing field of electronics. With these needs in mind, Southwest Institute of Technology offers a diploma program and a degree program designed to prepare our students to meet tomorrow's challenges today. Graduates of the Digital Electronics Technician Program receive a diploma upon successful completion. Graduates of the Electronics Technology Program are awarded an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree.
These programs are designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment in the electronics field. |
INSTITUTIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE
The philosophy of Southwest Institute of Technology is to provide each student a unique, personalized learning environment that encourages successful performance and program completion. The school strives at all times to:
- Provide hands-on training necessary to prepare students for entry-level positions;
- Encourage a sense of commitment, responsibility, and self-motivation so that each student entering the work place will have the personal strengths to accompany his or her technical and problem solving skills;
- Maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, thereby setting a standard and creating an environment for students to emulate;
- Ensure that each student has an opportunity to perform and participate under the direct supervision of the instructor.
ACCREDITATIONS, APPROVALS and MEMBERSHIPS
Accredited to award diplomas and AOS Degrees by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
2101 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 302,
Arlington, VA 22201.
(703) 247-4212.
Southwest Institute of Technology has voluntarily undergone an accrediting evaluation by a team of competent examiners including subject experts and specialists in occupational education and private school administration. Accreditation assures the student that acceptable standards relative to curriculum, instructor qualifications, administrative integrity, and financial stability are being maintained.
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LOCATION
Austin, the Capital of Texas, provides a varied economy that offers many challenging careers and is a wonderful place to live, with beautiful lakes, parks and cultural activities. Austin is the political, governmental and historical center of the State of Texas.
Southwest Institute of
Technology is located in
Oak Hill in the Education Complex at
5424 Highway 290 West,
Suite 200,
Austin, Texas,
One mile west of the South Mopac Extension.
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Southwest Institute of Technology occupies approximately 16,000 square feet of classroom, laboratory and office space. Each program has ample classroom space with additional emphasis placed on the working areas and/or lab for each area of concentration. Each laboratory is carefully designed to simulate actual working conditions. Most classrooms and laboratories are carpeted and all are well lit and temperature controlled. Students work with standard industry equipment, enabling the graduate to be familiar with basic equipment found in the electronics industry. The school facilities can accommodate handicapped individuals with certain physical disabilities. Individuals who require special assistance should contact the admissions office to determine whether the physical challenge would present an impediment to achieving their career goals. |
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