Electrical Construction AAS (144 Credits)

CIP Code

46.0302

The Electrical Construction AAS Degree Program provides students with a robust foundation in electrical theory, safety, and practical skills necessary for careers in the electrical industry. The Electrical Construction programs emphasize the importance of safety, adherence to industry standards, and hands-on experience with electrical installations and maintenance. Through nine-quarters of learning, the program covers a broad spectrum of subjects including residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, advanced motor controls, blueprint reading, and new electrical technologies such as photovoltaic designs, energy management systems, green wiring practices, as well as solar, wind, and low voltage electrical systems. Graduates of the Electrical Construction program are eligible to earn up to 4000 hours from the Department of Labor & Industries towards their EL01 electrical license.

  • 9 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
  • This is a primarily face-to-face program with web-enhanced activities
  • Students will use both hand, and power tools, transportation vehicles, ladders, and general construction equipment in this program.
  • This is a 9 quarter program. Both day and evening courses are offered.
  • Prior to entering the ELCON program, students are responsible for PPE and personal tool purchase. -Tool list given to students upon entrance.
  • Upon successful completion of the 9-quarter program of study, students may be awarded up to 4000 hours with the Department of Labor & Industries.

 

Required Courses

Core Courses

ELCON 101Introduction to Electrical Construction

3

ELCON 102Applied Physical Science

5

ELCON 103Hand and PowerTools

4

ELCON 104Electrical Service Installation

4

ELCON 105Electrical Components

4

ELCON 106Introduction to Residential Wiring

3

ELCON 107National Electric Code

4

ELCON 108NFPA 70E Standards

4

ELCON 109Residential Design

3

ELCON 110Residential Wiring Techniques

3

ELCON 111Systems Troubleshooting

3

ELCON 112Introduction to Blueprint Reading

3

ELCON 113Blueprint Reading Applications

5

ELCON 114New Residential Technologies

4

ELCON 201Specialty Tools

4

ELCON 202Commercial Wiring

3

ELCON 203Commercial Codes and Regulations

3

ELCON 204Commercial Material Identification

3

ELCON 205Commercial Installation

3

ELCON 206Industrial Wiring

3

ELCON 207Industrial Material Identification

3

ELCON 208Industrial Installation

3

ELCON 209Industrial Hazards

3

ELCON 210Motors and Controllers

4

ELCON 211Project Estimation

5

ELCON 212Control Circuits

3

ELCON 213Motors and Controllers Applications

3

ELCON 214Transformers

3

ELCON 215Advanced Motor Controls

3

ELCON 216New Technology Commercial

4

ELCON 224Advanced Projects I

6

ELCON 225Advanced Projects II

6

ELCON 226Advanced Projects III

6

ELCON 227Advanced Projects IV

6

Total Credit Hours:129
 

General Education Requirements

Communications (5 Credits Required)

ENGL 175Professional Writing

5

ENGL& 101English Composition I

5

ENGL& 235Technical Writing

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Quantitative (5 Credits Required)

MATH 171Technical Math

5

MATH 172Business Math

5

MATH& 107Math in Society

5

MATH& 141Precalculus I

5

MATH& 142Precalculus II

5

MATH& 146Statistics

5

MATH& 151Calculus I

5

MATH& 152Calculus II

5

MATH& 153Calculus III

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)

BIOL& 160General Biology

5

BIOL& 175Human Biology with Lab

5

BIOL& 241Human Anatomy and Physiology I

5

BIOL& 242Human Anatomy and Physiology II

5

BIOL& 260Microbiology

5

BUS& 101Introduction to Business

5

BUS& 201Business Law

5

CHEM& 121General Chemistry

5

CHEM& 131Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5

CMST& 102Introduction to Mass Media

5

CMST 152Intercultural Communication

5

CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication

5

CMST& 220Public Speaking

5

CMST& 230Small Group Communications

5

CMST& 240Culture & Diversity in Health Care

5

ECON& 201Microeconomics

5

ECON& 202Macroeconomics

5

HIST 101A History of Science and Technology

5

HIST& 146United States History I

5

HIST& 147United States History II

5

HIST& 148United States History III

5

HUM& 101Introduction to Humanities

5

NUTR& 101Intro to Nutrition

5

PHYS& 114Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)

5

PHYS& 221Engineering Physics I w/LAB

5

PHYS& 222Engineering Physics II w/LAB

5

PHYS& 223Engineering Physics III w/LAB

5

POLS& 101Introduction to Political Science

5

PSYC& 100General Psychology

5

PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology

5

SOC& 101Introduction to Sociology

5

Total Credit Hours:5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 144