The use of electrical technology in residential, commercial and industrial applications continues to grow rapidly. Electricians install and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including lighting, appliances, climate control, security and communications.

JCCC offers a 65-credit-hour associate of applied science degree program and a 29-credit-hour vocational certificate program. Both programs emphasize hands-on training integrated with a knowledge of theory and study of the National Electrical Code that prepares students to take a national licensure exam.

The associate of applied science degree program prepares students to enter the electrical trade in four types of electrical occupations: residential, commercial, industrial and maintenance. The program also prepares students for continued education in electrical contracting/management, electrical design and industrial/electronic controls.

(Major Code 2260; CIP Code 46.0302)

Electrical Technology Program

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

ELTE 122  National Electrical Code I...........................4
ELTE 125  Residential Wiring Methods*..........................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123
ELTE 123  Electromechanical Systems............................4
INDT 125  Industrial Safety....................................3
INDT 155  Workplace Skills.....................................1
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16

Second Semester

          Technical Electives..................................4
ELTE 200  Commercial Wiring Methods*...........................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123
ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement
          test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I*.............................4
          Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
CPCA 105  Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows..........1
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16

Third Semester

          Social Science and/or Economics Elective.............3
DRAF 129  Interpreting Architectural Drawings..................2
ELTE 205  Industrial Electrical Wiring*........................4
          Prerequisite: ELTE 122 or ELTE 125 or ELTE 200
ELTE 210  Code Certification Review*...........................3
          Prerequisite: ELTE 122
ELTE 271  Electrical Internship I*.............................3
          Prerequisite: department approval
HPER 200  First Aid and CPR....................................2
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................17

Fourth Semester

          Technical Electives..................................3
          Humanities Elective..................................3
ENGL 123  Technical Writing I*.................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 121
ELTE 215  Generators, Transformers and Motors*.................4
          Prerequisites: ELTE 123 and one of the following:
          ELTE 122 or ELTE 125 or ELTE 200
          or equivalent experience
          and department approval
CET  105  Construction Methods.................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................65

Technical Electives

ELTE 291  Independent Study..................................1-7
CPCA 128  PC Applications: MS Office...........................3
DRAF 120  Introduction to Drafting.............................2
DRAF 130  Introduction to CAD Concepts - AutoCAD: 2010*........3
          Prerequisite: DRAF 120 or department approval
DRAF 250  Electrical Drafting*.................................3
          Prerequisites: MATH 133 and DRAF 230 or ENGR 131
ELEC 120  Introduction to Electronics..........................3
ELEC 125  Digital Electronics I................................4
ELEC 131  Introduction to Sensors and Actuators................3
ELEC 133  Programmable Controllers.............................3
ELEC 165  Advanced Programmable Controllers*...................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 133
ELEC 185  LAN Cabling and Installation.........................3
ELTE 202  Electrical Estimating*...............................3
          Prerequisites: ELTE 122 and ELTE 125 or ELTE 200
          or department approval
HVAC 121  Basic Principles of HVAC*............................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: HVAC 123 or ELTE 123
MFAB 121  Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW I)*......4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: MFAB 120 or MFAB 127
BUS  140  Principles of Supervision............................3
BUS  145  Small Business Management............................3
ENTR 142  Fast Trac Business Plan..............................3
RRT  165  Railroad Safety, Quality and Environment.............3
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required