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Electrical Technology

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, College 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.

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Electrical Technology Degree Program

Total Credits - 65

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Electrical Technology Certificate

Total Credits - 38

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