Engineering student guidance?
Engineering student guidance?
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I am currently going to community college for an associates degree and the plan is to transfer to a four year school. I'm not sure this is the route I should take because I cant really see where it is going. I'm also worried that after receiving my certification I will end up with a job I hate. I am losing motivation to work towards a degree in electrical engineering because I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. My ideal job would involve working with electronic and acoustic components of musical instruments, audio equipment, guitars, guitar effect pedals, amplifiers etc. I am wondering if I will need a degree for this or if it is even a practical approach to entering this field. Maybe an engineering technology degree would be more appropriate? Can anybody offer any guidance or suggestions?





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Music circuits used to be so weird that formal training really didn't help, but going digital changed all that.
The scope of things that you'll be equipped to learn with a BSEE goes considerably beyond what you've already listed, and beyond what you'll be equipped for with a BSEET. I don't mean to assert that one is superior or inferior, but I get the impression that you'll do more hands-on work with the -T degree, and have less difficulty finding a job with the non-T. Your mileage may vary.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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Classic theory is that the EET is more hands on. From what I have seen, the focus is one of less math and theory and more technical work with a little bit more practical lab experience. Ultimately, both degrees are very similar, and if you plan to work in private industry, would probably both prepare you for real world design and development work.
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Another consideration is that life and sh*t happens and your interests can and most likely change. A BS degree can allow you the freedom of switching industries and even disciplines that an associates degree will not provide.
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I have no engineering degree other than an Associates in Avionics Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. (In aviation, the FAA engineer or an FAA-DER stands in as as sort of Professional Engineer with the authority to approve drawings, so my lack of a degree is not a show stopper in my area of aviation.)
While my experience has gotten me into many areas of engineering that today are closed without a degree, because I love aviation and have no desire to leave it I am ok with staying in aviation.
But my point is this: I cannot move to another field without obtaining an engineering degree and starting over from the beginning. That is NOT a complaint. It is simply a fact of life for people like me. In truth, I agree with that philosophy for the nuts and bolts of design engineering in any new field. So go for the BSEE and give yourself maximum options.
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does this forum have spell check? lol
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But an EE will probably guaranty more work options.
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