To broaden students' education and cognitive abilities, the degree program offers general education courses in computers, history, mathematics, and physics. The Electrician program provides training which allows graduates to pursue different areas of employment in the electrical industry as entry-level electricians. It also gives graduates a solid background in the theory and technology of the field so that they can advance quickly in their career. Graduates of this program will be able to work in industrial maintenance and automation, as well as new construction electrical work. The Electrician program is divided into three quarters.
Students study principles, devices and symbols used for basic industrial controls, and ladder logic.
The Associate of Occupational Studies in Electrical Technology provides training which allows graduates to pursue different areas of employment in the industrial electrical and PLC industry. Graduates of this program will be able to work in industrial maintenance, with new construction electrical work, and with industrial automation control specialties. The program uses the skills acquired in the Electrician and Industrial Electronic Technology programs as a platform and provides additional training at a higher competency level. In addition to the core and degree courses, students also take classes in business, marketing and management, and general education. This program provides students with a solid background in theory and technology of the electrical and industrial field.