Electrical Technology

Advisor: Mr. Brandon Haselden
Award: Associate in Occupational Technology, with a Concentration in Electrical Technology
Semester hours required for graduation: 65-70

Electrical technicians apply their knowledge of electrical theory and related subjects to the design, assembly, testing and modification of electrical circuits, devices, machines and systems, both operational and experimental in laboratories and industrial plants.
The Electrical Technology program is designed to provide students with the basic technical background to pursue careers in the areas of electrical installation, servicing and maintenance of a variety of electrical control and distribution systems.

A. General Education: 22 Credit Hours
CPT 102    Basic Computer Concepts (3)
ENG 101    English Composition I (3)
ECO 210    Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECO 211    Microeconomics (3)
MAT 101    Beginning Algebra 3
PSY 201    General Psychology (3)
SPC 205    Public Speaking (3)
COL 101   College Orientation (1)
MUS 105   Music Appreciation (3)
or
ART 101    Art History and Appreciation (3)
or
ART 111    Basic Drawing (3)

B. Required Core Subject Areas:
Primary Technical Specialty:
33 Credit Hours
EEM 115    DC Circuits (4)
EEM 116    AC Circuits (4)
EEM 140    National Electrical Code (3)
EEM 145    Control Circuits (3)
EEM 165    Residential/Commercial Wiring (4)
EEM 170    Electrical Installation (3)
EEM 215    AC/DC Machines (3)
EEM 235    Power Systems (3)
EEM 251    Programmable Controllers (3)
EGR 105    Safety in the Workplace (1)
EGT 123    Industrial Print Reading (2)

Secondary Technical Specialty: 12 Credit Hours (minimum)
Select from Drafting and Design or HVAC/R Technologies or from the Welding curriculum.

C. Technical Elective: 3 Credit Hours
Select one course from the list of technical electives.