Electrical Technology, A.A.S.

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The Electrical Technology program prepares students for employment in the electrical industry. There is an increased demand for trained electricians to work in the installation, maintenance, and service of residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems. Rewarding career opportunities exist in the areas of industrial automation and fiber optic installations. The program provides comprehensive, theoretical and hands-on training to meet the industry’s continued and changing demands for qualified personnel. Students are required to purchase tools and books.

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Program CIP Code: 46.0301

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ELPT 1321 - Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools Credits: 3
ELPT 1311 - Basic Electrical Theory Credits: 3
ELPT 1370 - Electrical Blueprint Reading Credits: 3
ELPT 1325 - National Electrical Code I Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

xxxx #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹
ELPT 1329 - Residential Wiring Credits: 3
ELPT 1345 - Commercial Wiring Credits: 3
ELMT 1302 - Solar Photovoltaic Systems Credits: 3
ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3 OR
xxxx #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 15

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

SMRT 1371 - Smart Home Integration Credits: 3 OR
SMRT 1372 - Smart Building Integration Credits: 3
ELPT 1341 - Motor Control Credits: 3
ELPT 1355 - Electronic Applications Credits: 3
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
ELPT 2337 - Electrical Planning and Estimating Credits: 3 OR
ELPT 2380 - Cooperative Education-Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ELPT 1373 - Photovoltaic Fixtures and Controls Credits: 3
ELMT 1301 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3 ¹
ELPT 2347 - Electrical Testing and Maintenance Credits: 3 OR
ELPT 2381 - Cooperative Education-Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General Credits: 3
ELPT 2343 - Electrical Systems Design Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 15

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.