Electrical Technology
Associate Degree
Overview
The Electrical Technology Associate Degree is designed to prepare the next generation of electrical construction professionals — including electricians, electrical technicians, job site leaders, and supervisors. This program provides students with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Electrical Technology is a partnership between the college and local electrical contractors and industry partners, providing instruction for students preparing to enter the electrical trade. Courses emphasize real-world applications, industry standards, and safe work practices based on the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students receive extensive laboratory experience using modern tools, materials, and equipment commonly found in the electrical industry.
Within the electrical industry, workers often advance through clearly defined career levels, progressing from apprentice electrician to journeyman electrician, and eventually to master electrician, supervisor, project manager, or electrical contractor. The Electrical Technology Associate Degree provides a strong foundation for long-term career advancement in a high-demand, well-paying trade.
This program prepares students for employment in a rapidly growing field where skilled electricians are in high demand. Graduates leave the program with the knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s electrical workforce and to continue advancing throughout their careers.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full-Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (11 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | 1 | |
| EEM-117 | Elect Codes and Ordinanc | 3 | |||||
| EEM-165 |
Residential/Commercial Wiring Residential/Commercial Wiring ID: EEM-165 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of wiring methods and practices used in residential and commercial applications. |
• | 4 | ||||
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (14 Credit Hours) |
EEM-118 |
AC/DC Circuits II AC/DC Circuits II ID: EEM-118 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of direct and alternating current theory to include circuit analysis using mathematics and verified with electrical measurements. |
• | 4 | |||
| EEM-140 |
National Electrical Code National Electrical Code ID: EEM-140 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the national electrical code and is based on the latest codes as published by the national fire protection association (NFPA). |
• | 3 | ||||
| EEM-141 |
Residential/Commercial Codes Residential/Commercial Codes ID: EEM-141 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers national electrical code (NEC), including a study in, and application of, the NEC and city and county electrical ordinances as pertaining to residential and commercial wiring. |
• | 3 | ||||
| BCT-142 |
Fundamentals of Construction Safety Fundamentals of Construction Safety ID: BCT-142 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers safety standards and practices as they apply to the building construction industry. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 (12 Credit Hours) |
EEM-151 |
Motor Controls I Motor Controls I ID: EEM-151 Credit Hours: 4 This course is an introduction to motor controls, including a study of the various control devices and wiring used in industrial processes. |
• | 4 | |||
| EEM-166 |
Commercial/Industrial Wiring Commercial/Industrial Wiring ID: EEM-166 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of wiring methods and practices in commercial and industrial applications. |
• | 4 | ||||
| EEM-172 |
Electrical Print Reading Electrical Print Reading ID: EEM-172 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of electrical prints as they pertain to layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in residential, commercial and/or industrial complexes. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
PSC-215 |
State and Local Government State and Local Government ID: PSC-215 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of state, county, and municipal government systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| EEM-142 |
Commercial/Industrial Codes Commercial/Industrial Codes ID: EEM-142 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers national electrical code (NEC), including a study in, and application of, the NEC and city and county electrical ordinances as pertaining to commercial and industrial wiring. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (12 Credit Hours) |
EEM-201 |
Electronic Devices I Electronic Devices I ID: EEM-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamental principles of common electronic devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on solid-state principles and applications. |
• | 3 | |||
| EEM-251 |
Programmable Controllers Programmable Controllers ID: EEM-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered. |
• | 3 | ||||
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-201 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 American History: Discovery to 1877 ID: HIS-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of U.S. history from European discovery to 1877. This course considers various developments during this time, such as political, social, economic, and intellectual developments. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 58 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$11,832.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part-Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
COL-101 |
College Orientation College Orientation ID: COL-101 Credit Hours: 1 This course may include selected topics such as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance, and other subjects to facilitate student success. |
• | • | • | 1 | |
| EEM-117 |
AC/DC Circuits I AC/DC Circuits I ID: EEM-117 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of direct and alternating theory, ohm's law, series, parallel, and combination circuits. Circuits are constructed and tested. |
• | 4 | ||||
| EEM-165 |
Residential/Commercial Wiring Residential/Commercial Wiring ID: EEM-165 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of wiring methods and practices used in residential and commercial applications. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I ID: MAT-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| EEM-118 |
AC/DC Circuits II AC/DC Circuits II ID: EEM-118 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a continuation of the study of direct and alternating current theory to include circuit analysis using mathematics and verified with electrical measurements. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
EEM-140 |
National Electrical Code National Electrical Code ID: EEM-140 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the national electrical code and is based on the latest codes as published by the national fire protection association (NFPA). |
• | 3 | |||
| EEM-141 |
Residential/Commercial Codes Residential/Commercial Codes ID: EEM-141 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers national electrical code (NEC), including a study in, and application of, the NEC and city and county electrical ordinances as pertaining to residential and commercial wiring. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (12 Credit Hours) |
BCT-142 |
Fundamentals of Construction Safety Fundamentals of Construction Safety ID: BCT-142 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers safety standards and practices as they apply to the building construction industry. |
• | 4 | |||
| EEM-151 |
Motor Controls I Motor Controls I ID: EEM-151 Credit Hours: 4 This course is an introduction to motor controls, including a study of the various control devices and wiring used in industrial processes. |
• | 4 | ||||
| EEM-166 |
Commercial/Industrial Wiring Commercial/Industrial Wiring ID: EEM-166 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of wiring methods and practices in commercial and industrial applications. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 5 (10 Credit Hours) |
EEM-172 |
Electrical Print Reading Electrical Print Reading ID: EEM-172 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a study of electrical prints as they pertain to layout, planning, and installation of wiring systems in residential, commercial and/or industrial complexes. |
• | 4 | |||
| PSC-215 |
State and Local Government State and Local Government ID: PSC-215 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of state, county, and municipal government systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| CPT-101 |
Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers ID: CPT-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers basic computer history, theory and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and the operating system. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 6 (6 Credit Hours) |
EEM-142 |
Commercial/Industrial Codes Commercial/Industrial Codes ID: EEM-142 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers national electrical code (NEC), including a study in, and application of, the NEC and city and county electrical ordinances as pertaining to commercial and industrial wiring. |
• | 3 | |||
| EEM-201 |
Electronic Devices I Electronic Devices I ID: EEM-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the fundamental principles of common electronic devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on solid-state principles and applications. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 7 (9 Credit Hours) |
EEM-251 |
Programmable Controllers Programmable Controllers ID: EEM-251 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an introduction to programmable control systems with emphasis on basic programming techniques. A variety of input/output devices and their applications are covered. |
• | 3 | |||
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| HIS-201 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 American History: Discovery to 1877 ID: HIS-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a survey of U.S. history from European discovery to 1877. This course considers various developments during this time, such as political, social, economic, and intellectual developments. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 59 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$12,036.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Journeyman Electrician
A journeyman electrician works with installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical setups. An electrician reads blueprints to assist in working with electrical systems. Their main job duties involve making repairs and troubleshooting issues. Electricians should also have solid training and experience.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
An Electrical Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and systems to keep buildings and machinery operating safely and efficiently. They commonly work in industrial plants, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals, performing routine inspections, troubleshooting electrical problems, and replacing defective components.