The electrical field continues to grow in its scope and employment opportunities due to technological advances as well as economic changes and expansion. Electrical work is becoming more complex with electronics, microprocessor based controls, and data communications integrated into residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. This increasing complexity is creating an ever-growing need for well trained and qualified licensed electricians and electrical technicians.
Classroom instruction highlights contemporary and evolving electrical technologies applications. This program meets the requirements for electrical apprentice training, and in some areas, it will exceed those requirements.
The Associate Degree classes are held during the day and in the evening to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. Students who attend full time during the day are able to complete the program in two calendar years, once any necessary developmental coursework is completed. Evening students will take a minimum of four years to complete the program.
Program Mission
The mission of the Electrical Technology program is to provide students with the foundation to become effective electrical technicians.
Program Goals/Objectives
Students who successfully complete the Electrical Technology program will:
- Be prepared with the required theory training for an electrician apprenticeship.
- Be well versed in fundamental electrical theory.
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of electrical equipment.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Be prepared for entry-level positions.
Admission Requirements
In addition to college-wide admissions requirements:
- Read at the college level based on Accuplacer testing.
- Place into MATH131 Elementary Algebra.
- Interview with Program Coordinator.
Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this program can seek employment as electrical maintenance technicians, industrial electrical technicians or electrical field service technicians.
Technical Standards
It is highly recommended that applicants have:
- The physical strength necessary to maneuver and lift moderately heavy objects.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Adequate vision for reading printed instructions and electrical diagrams and should not have color blindness. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Adequate hearing to distinguish various sounds and changes in pitch. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Ability to visualize and portray ideas graphically.
Electrical Technology Degree Program
Degree Program - First Year |
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| First Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC110 | Electrical Fundamentals I (8 weeks) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC120 | Electrical fundamentals II (8 wks) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH131 | Elementary Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| INT101 | College Success Seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 12 | |
| First Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC150 | Power, transformers, & Rotary Machinery | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC160 | Residential, commercial & Industrial Wiring | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENGL110 | College Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MATH141 | Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 13 | 9 | 16 | |
| First Year | Summer Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| PHYS135 | College Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elect. | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Business Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | 3 | 13 | |
Degree Program - Second Year |
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| Second Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC210 | Electrical & Electronic Motor Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC220 | Communications & Low Voltage Building Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| CIS158 | C# Programming | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 11 | 8 | 14 | |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC250 | Advanced Control Systems I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC260 | Advanced Control Systems II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Math or Science Elective (4 credits) | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 12 | |
Total Credits - 67 |
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Electrical Technology Certificate
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| TH | LAB | CR | ||
| ETEC110 | Electrical Fundamentals I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC120 | Electrical Fundamentals II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC150 | Power Transformers / Rotating Machinces | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC160 | Residential, Commercial & Industrial Wiring | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC210 | Electrical & Electronic Motor Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC220 | Communications / Low Voltage Building Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC250 | Advanced Control Systems I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC260 | Advanced Control Systems II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH131 | Elementary Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH141 | Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Total Credits - 39 |
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