Electrical Systems Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education
15 creditsEnglish
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Literature-Based Research | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-110 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-221 | African-American History | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
Major Requirements
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
12 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
Other Requirements
21 creditsSelect 21 credit hours from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity | 3 |
| ALT-120 | Renewable Energy Tech | 3 |
| ATR-112 | Intro to Automation | 3 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| DFT-119 | Basic CAD | 2 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-127 | Software for Technicians | 2 |
| ELC-131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| ELC-135 | Electrical Machines | 3 |
| ELC-213 | Instrumentation | 4 |
| ELC-220 | Photovoltaic Sys Tech | 3 |
| ELC-221 | Adv PV Sys Designs | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| HYD-210 | Advanced Hydraulics | 2 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MAT-121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 |
| MEC-110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
| MEC-130 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| MNT-110 | Intro to Maint Procedures | 2 |
| PHY-131 | Physics-Mechanics | 4 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL-113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
| WLD-115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 5 |
Total Credits Required: 64
Fall 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills/College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
Spring 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
Summer 1
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Electrical Systems Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$56,800/yr
$47,070
$61,920
+13.2%
Projected Outlook
2,630
Annual Job Openings
21,640
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$54,120/yr
$45,790
$63,240
+9%
Projected Outlook
270
Annual Job Openings
2,880
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$76,040/yr
$61,630
$92,980
+2.3%
Projected Outlook
260
Annual Job Openings
2,490
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.