Electrical Systems Technology Diploma Program

ES12 - 201512

Program Description

The Electrical Systems Technology program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Systems Technology with a specialization in either Electrical Construction and Maintenance or Industrial Electrical Technology.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Dawson

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 25 Hours

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

 

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

Or

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

 

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamenta

3

Or

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

 

ELTR 1060Elect Prints Schematics Sys

2

ELTR 1080Commercial Wiring I

5

ELTR 1090Commercial Wiring II

3

ELTR 1180Electrical Controls

4

Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours

BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts & Apps

4

ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I

3

ELTR 1210Residential Wiring II

3

 

ELTR 1220Industrial PLCs

4

Or

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

 

ELTR 1250Diagnostic Troubleshooting

2

ELTR 1270NEC Industrial Applications

4

ELTR 1500El Sys Tech Intern/Practicum

3

ELTR 1510Electrical Worker

3

ELTR 1520Grounding & Bonding

2

ELTR 1530Conduit Sizing

2

ELTR 1540Wire Pulling & Codes

3

Choose a Specialization – Total of 10 Hours

Electrical Construction and Maintenance Specialization

ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I

3

ELTR 1210Residential Wiring II

3

Additional Occupational-Related Electives - Choose 4 Hours
BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts & Apps

4

ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I

3

ELTR 1210Residential Wiring II

3

 

ELTR 1220Industrial PLCs

4

Or

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

 

ELTR 1250Diagnostic Troubleshooting

2

ELTR 1270NEC Industrial Applications

4

ELTR 1500El Sys Tech Intern/Practicum

3

ELTR 1510Electrical Worker

3

ELTR 1520Grounding & Bonding

2

ELTR 1530Conduit Sizing

2

ELTR 1540Wire Pulling & Codes

3

Industrial Electrical Technology Specialization

ELTR 1220Industrial PLCs

4

Or

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

 

ELTR 1250Diagnostic Troubleshooting

2

ELTR 1270NEC Industrial Applications

4

Total Credit Hours: 43

Graduation Plan - Diploma in Electrical Systems Technology (Industrial Electrical Technology Specialization)

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

ENGL 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Choose One:

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

Or

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

Choose One:

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamenta

3

Or

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

Total Credit Hours:13
 

Semester Two

Occupational Related Electives

3

ELTR 1060Elect Prints Schematics Sys

2

ELTR 1080Commercial Wiring I

5

ELTR 1250Diagnostic Troubleshooting

2

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester Three

ELTR 1180Electrical Controls

4

ELTR 1270NEC Industrial Applications

4

 

ELTR 1220Industrial PLCs

4

Or

IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLCs

4

Total Credit Hours:12

ELTR 1220:- Co-Req: ELTR 1180

ELTR 1270:- Co-Req: ELTR 1080

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

ELTR 1090Commercial Wiring II

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:6

ELTR 1090:- Co-Req: ELTR 1080

MATH 1012:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Total Credit Hours: 43

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Graduation Plan - Diploma in Electrical Systems Technology (Electrical Construction and Maintenance Specialization)

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

ENGL 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

Choose One:

ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals

3

Or

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

Choose One:

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamenta

3

Or

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

Or

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

Total Credit Hours:13
 

Semester Two

Occupational Related Electives

3

ELTR 1060Elect Prints Schematics Sys

2

ELTR 1080Commercial Wiring I

5

ELTR 1205Residential Wiring I

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester Three

ELTR 1210Residential Wiring II

3

ELTR 1180Electrical Controls

4

Occupational Related Electives

4

Total Credit Hours:12

ELTR 1210:- Co-Req: ELTR 1205

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

ELTR 1090Commercial Wiring II

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:6

ELTR 1090:- Co-Req: ELTR 1080

Total Credit Hours: 43

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.