Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS

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PURPOSE: The Electrical Engineering Technology degree prepares individuals for employment as commercial, industrial and residential electricians or electrician helpers. Completion of this degree will also expedite the certification process set by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) providing the graduate a two year path to becoming state certified as a journeyman electrician rather than completing a four-year DPOR experience requirement.

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of direct and alternating currents, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance in industry practice.
Install functioning, safe, and efficient electrical circuits.
Successfully complete the journeyman-level exam.
Install and repair functioning, safe, and efficient residential circuits.
Apply the National Electrical Code along with State and local codes to the industrial wiring process.
Communicate an understanding of the concepts of magnetism and generators used in electrical motor applications.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions. Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Required Courses

SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 credits (ENG 111 )
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits
SAF 130 - Industrial Safety – OSHA 10 1 credit ³
ELE 110 - Home Electric Power 3 credits
ELE 133 - Practical Electricity l 3 credits
ELE 127 - Residential Wiring Methods 3 credits
ELE 131 - National Electrical Code I 3 credits
ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 4 credits
ELE 151 - Electrical Troubleshooting 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
MILESTONE: Residential Electricity Career Studies Certificate (See faculty advisor)
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits ²
MEC 154 - Mechanical Maintenance I 3 credits
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credits
SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology 3 credits
ELE 137 - National Electrical Code – Industrial 3 credits
ELE 138 - National Electrical Code Review I 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
ELE 156 - Electrical Control Systems 3 credits
ELE 159 - Electrical Motors 3 credits

Humanities Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

PHI 220 - Ethics 3 credits
ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I 3 credits
ART 102 - History and Appreciation of Art II 3 credits
REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion 3 credits
REL 230 - Religions of the World 3 credits
PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I 3 credits

Restricted Technical Electives: 6 Credits

Pick any two courses within the following prefixes: ELE, ENE, CAD, IND, MEC, AIR

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60

NOTES:

¹Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

²Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP.

³Credit for SAF 130 will be granted with a prior OSHA 10 or 30 certification. Proof of successful completion with a valid OSHA issued card will be required.

⁴Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.

⁵Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.