Hands-On Technology & Engineering Programs
Focused education to gain skillsets for entry and advancement in technical fields
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Accredited Diplomas and Degrees
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Starts Every 5 Weeks
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Campus and Online Options
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Financial Aid Available to Those Who Qualify
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Participant in GI Bill® Veteran's Benefits Programs
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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Financial Aid available to those who qualify
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TECH AND ENGINEERING
Diploma and Degree Programs
SCIT specializes in providing hands-on, career-focused education ranging from 8 month diploma programs to Bachelor of Science degrees. Our programs are accelerated, accredited, and designed to be flexible, yet rigorous. Courses emphasize lab and project work utilizing industrial devices, tools and software found throughout our expansive lab facilities and take-home trainers. Courses are offered during the early evening times (some programs also have morning classes) to accommodate students with working schedules, and may be offered in-person, online or hybrid. SCIT also provides a variety of student and career support services to help you manage your educational and professional path, including services such as managed schedules, academic support, resume assistance, job leads obtained from our network of employers, and much more.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Learn to maintain and repair medical equipment used throughout the healthcare industry in an 8 month, hands-on program aimed at preparing you for a career in biomedical technology. The program covers a broad spectrum of medical equipment found throughout medical centers and hospitals, including patient monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, and much more. BMET’s are vital in supporting the healthcare industry by regularly servicing the medical devices used by healthcare providers every day.
Learn residential, commercial and industrial electrical installation accordant with the National Electrical Code (NEC) in an 8 month, hands-on program aimed at preparing you for a range of electrical professions. SCIT is approved by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of Apprenticeship Standards to offer the Whole General Electrician Curriculum.
Learn to install, troubleshoot and program industrial devices used in automation systems in an 8 month, hands-on program aimed at preparing you for a range of industrial technician related professions. Students learn electrical installation, advanced electric motor control, advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting, and pneumatics through a combination of lecture and extensive hands-on lab work.
Learn to install and maintain computer network infrastructures for a range of business sizes and types in an 8 month, hands-on program aimed at preparing you for a career in information technology. Prepare for IT certifications, including: CompTIA A+®, Network+®, Security+®, and Cisco CCNA®. Bootcamp resources and workshops available.
The Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree is a rigorous, heavily lab-oriented engineering program aiming to develop practical engineering knowledge and skillsets for graduates seeking broad opportunities for professional growth or advancement in forward looking industries within the biomedical engineering space. Through a hands-on integrated approach, students learn about electronic circuitry, engineering software applications, biomedical imaging, biomedical instrumentation, DSP, robotic systems and more to understand how to identify and solve complex engineering problems found within the healthcare industry.
The Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree is a rigorous, heavily lab-oriented engineering program aiming to develop practical engineering knowledge and skillsets for graduates seeking broad opportunities for professional growth or advancement in electrical engineering or technologist related fields and industries. Through a hands-on integrated approach, students learn about electronic circuitry, engineering software applications, industrial and robotic systems, electrical power systems and distribution, electric machines, and more to understand how to identify and solve complex engineering problems found throughout a variety of industries.
The Electronic Engineering Bachelor’s Degree is a rigorous, heavily lab-oriented engineering program aiming to develop practical engineering knowledge and skillsets for graduates seeking broad opportunities for professional growth or advancement in electronic engineering or technologist related fields and industries. Through a hands-on integrated approach, students learn about electronic circuitry, engineering software applications, telecommunication technologies, integrated circuits, and more to understand how to identify and solve complex engineering problems found throughout a variety of industries.
The Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree is a rigorous, heavily lab-oriented program aiming to educate students how to install, troubleshoot and secure IT infrastructures with an emphasis on cybersecurity practices in order to provide a foundation to seek employment within the information systems space. Through hands-on integrated courses, students learn to build network infrastructures made up of reliant, interconnected devices and services to provide feasible data management solutions for businesses of all sizes.
FAST-TRACK YOUR CAREER
LEARN BY DOING
Hands-On Lab Projects
Students who choose to complete the program through residential training work in a variety of SCIT’s Lab Facilities to gain the practical hands-on experience to enter the workforce.
All images below are from SCIT's Labs
Student programming a factory simulation with PLC and Pneumatics.
Student programming a robotic arm.
Students installing electrical panels.
Student performing preventative maintenance on biomedical instruments.
Student measuring and calibrating an electronics lab project.
Student bending conduit to run wiring.
Autonomous robotics senior design project.
Students performing large conduit bending projects for industrial applications.
Students installing solar panels and connecting them to an inverter.
Biomedical Instrumentation Lab
Engineering Design Lab
Electrical Wiring Lab
Electric Motors & Machines Lab
IT Networking Lab
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Lab
Robotics Lab
Hands-Online with Trainers
Prefer to study online? We design and build hundreds of exclusive, patented trainers to deliver a hands-on learning experience for those preferring to study online. Trainers are shipped to students as they progress through their coursework and send them back when finished. Instructors guide students on using the trainers to perform a variety of projects at home.
DON'T NAVIGATE COLLEGE ALONE
Student Support Services
With a small college environment and dedicated team, SCIT’s Student Services, Career Services and Administrative Team support and partner with you starting DAY 1 to succeed both academically and professionally.
The Student Services Office teams with faculty to offer a range of services aimed at keeping students on track to graduate.
Regular academic monitoring to prevent falling behind
Tutoring and learning resources if falling behind
Personal and academic guidance to navigate student life
Students work directly with a career services advisors to prepare and pursue careers in their chosen fields.
Job leads from our network of employers
Career workshops & guidance from experienced advisors
Resume assistance and interview coaching
SCIT manages your academic schedules to eliminate the logistic headaches of ensuring you are on track to graduate.
SCIT manages your schedules to ensure you are meeting prerequisites and are on track to graduate
Flexible leave options allow you to take breaks from school when needed
Materials included and distributed to students each term
SCIT’s Financial Aid Office is committed to providing students and their families with the financial resources they need to finance their education. Please check the SCIT Financial Aid Webpage for more information on the programs listed below and other additional financial aid options.
Federal Financial Aid available to those who quality, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans
Cal Grants available to those in degree programs who qualify
GI Bill® veterans benfetis programs available to eligible military veteran students
Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance (TA) programs available to eligible active-duty service personnel*
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
*Service members need to first check with and seek approval from their Education Services Officer (ESO), military counselor, or Service prior to enrollment.
Pathway Program Options
Combine related diploma and degree programs into what we call pathway programs. The goal of pathway programs are for you enter a technical field quickly and work in the field while completing your degree. The combination of education, work experience, and income will give you the foundation for advancing your technical career quickly while also controlling the cost of education.
Front-Loaded & Milestone-Driven Educational Model
Take shorter programs first to acquire the skills needed for employability. Build up from there by working while studying toward a degree. It’s a fast-track route to begin a technical career. Work experience is not only valuable to employers, it helps students better connect concepts in the classroom and makes learning more engaging.
Pathway Program Combinations Include: General Electrician and B.S. Electrical Engineering (may help expedite eligibility to acquire C-10 contractor’s license), Biomedical Technology and B.S. Biomedical Engineering and/or B.S. Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation Technology and B.S. Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and B.S. Information Systems
About SCIT
SCIT was founded over 35 years ago by a team of engineers and educators in Anaheim, CA with a vision to build an institution that prides itself on providing quality technical education. With a single campus location, SCIT's over 15,000 graduates work in a variety of companies based in California and throughout the nation.
ACCREDITATION: SCIT is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
BPPE: Southern California Institute of Technology is a private institution approved to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means being in compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CRC. For more information, contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
VA: SCIT is approved to participate in veterans education benefits programs under Title 38 of the GI Bill® for eligible veteran students. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
DOE: SCIT is an eligible institution participating in federal financial aid programs. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. The U.S. Department of Education has approved Southern California Institute of Technology for participation in the following programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students (PLUS), and Federal Work Study (FWS).
DIR: SCIT is approved by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards to offer the Whole General Electrician Curriculum (Approved School #145).
WIOA: SCIT is approved for WIOA training benefits from various Workforce Investment Boards.
DHS: SCIT is approved to issue I-20's to admit foreign students.