What is Electrical Technology?
The Electrical Technology program at Somerset Community College focuses on preparing students for various entry-level electrical positions in industry and the building trades. The study of electrical theory in the classroom and the practical application of that theory in labs provide the foundation of this program.
This program is versatile in offering two different diploma tracks—Construction Electrician and Industrial Electrician. Students enrolled in the program are required to achieve a minimum grade of “C” in the technical core and in those courses selected as technical electives.
What are my career choices?
Since electricity has become an integral part of everyday life, an adequate supply
of electrical power is necessary, as well as a reliable system for efficient utilization.
Because of this there is a continuing need for qualified electrical technicians.
Graduates of the MIT: Electrical Technology program at Somerset Community College,
acquire the knowledge and skills for employment in such career areas as electrical
engineering technicians, power plant technicians, in electrical construction, in industrial
maintenance and as technical representatives.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
Certificates
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| Technical Electives | 3 |
| Total credits | 8 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| Technical Electives | 3 |
| Total credits | 13 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| EET 154 - Electrical Construction I | 2 |
| EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab | 2 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| EET 154 - Electrical Construction I AND | 2 |
| EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 252 - Electrical Construction II AND | 2 |
| EET 253 - Electrical Construction II Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 254 - Electrical Construction AND | (3) |
| EET 255 - Electrical Construction Lab | (4) |
| EET 250 - National Electrical Code | 4 |
| Total credits | 21-22 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| EET 150 - Transformers AND | 2 |
| EET 151 - Transformers Lab AND | 1 |
| EET 264* - Rotating Machinery AND | 2 |
| EET 265* - Rotating Machinery Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 266 - Rotating Machinery and Transformers AND | (3) |
| EET 267 - Rotating Machinery and Transformers Lab | (3) |
| EET 250 - National Electrical Code | 4 |
| EET 270 - Electrical Motor Controls I AND | 2 |
| EET 271 - Electrical Motor Controls I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 264* - Rotating Machinery AND | (2) |
| EET 265* - Rotating Machinery Lab OR | (2) |
| EET 268 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I AND | (3) |
| EET 269 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I Lab | (4) |
| CPU 150 - Computer Fundamentals OR | 3 |
| CIS 100 - Introduction to Computers | (3) |
| Total credits | 28-30 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| EET 150 - Transformers AND | 2 |
| EET 151 - Transformers Lab AND | 1 |
| EET 264* - Rotating Machinery AND | 2 |
| EET 265* - Rotating Machinery Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 266 - Rotating Machinery and Transformers AND | (3) |
| EET 267 - Rotating Machinery and Transformers Lab | (3) |
| EET 250 - National Electrical Code | 4 |
| EET 270 - Electrical Motor Controls I AND | 2 |
| EET 271 - Electrical Motor Controls I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 264* - Rotating Machinery AND | (2) |
| EET 265* - Rotating Machinery Lab OR | (2) |
| EET 268 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I AND | (3) |
| EET 269 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I Lab | (4) |
| EET 272 - Electrical Motor Controls II AND | 2 |
| EET 273 - Electrical Motor Controls II Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 276 - Programmable Logic Controllers AND | 2 |
| EET 277 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 278 - Electrical Motor Controls II and PLCs AND | (3) |
| EET 279 - Electrical Motor Controls II and PLCs Lab | (4) |
| CPU 150 - Computer Fundamentals OR | 3 |
| CIS 100 - Introduction to Computers | (3) |
| Total credits | 35-38 |
*May be offered in different combinations.
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 110 - Circuits I | 5 |
| ELT 114 - Circuits II | 5 |
| EET 150 - Transformers AND | 2 |
| EET 151 - Transformers Lab AND | 1 |
| EET 250 - National Electric Code | 4 |
| EET 154 - Electrical Construction I AND | 2 |
| EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 252 - Electrical Construction II AND | 2 |
| EET 253 - Electrical Construction II Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 254 - Electrical Construction AND | (3) |
| EET 255 - Electrical Construction Lab | (4) |
| EET 264 - Rotating Machinery AND | 2 |
| EET 265 - Rotating Machinery Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 270 - Electrical Motor Controls I AND | 2 |
| EET 271 - Electrical Motor Controls I Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 268 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I AND | (3) |
| EET 269 - Rotating Machinery Electrical Motor Controls I Lab | (4) |
| Total credits | 31-33 |
Diplomas
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Written Communication OR | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities OR | (3) |
| Oral Communications | (3) |
| MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics OR | 3 |
| MAT 126 - Technical Algebra & Trigonometry OR | (3) |
| Higher Level Mathematics Course | (3) |
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EET 154 - Electrical Construction I AND | 2 |
| EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 252 - Electrical Construction II AND | 2 |
| EET 253 - Electrical Construction II Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 254 - Electrical Construction AND | (3) |
| EET 255 - Electrical Construction Lab | (4) |
| EET 272 - Electrical Motor Controls II AND | 2 |
| EET 273 - Electrical Motor Controls II Lab | 2 |
| EET 276 - Programmable Logic Controllers AND | 2 |
| EET 277 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 278 - Electrical Motor Controls II and PLCs AND | (3) |
| EET 279 - Electrical Motor Controls II and PLCs Lab | (4) |
| Technical Electives | 9 |
| Subtotal | 23-25 |
Total credits: 54-56
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Written Communication OR | 3 |
| Heritage/Humanities OR | (3) |
| Oral Communications | (3) |
| MAT 116 - Technical Mathematics OR | 3 |
| MAT 126 - Technical Algebra & Trigonometry OR | (3) |
| Higher Level Mathematics Course | (3) |
| Subtotal | 6 |
| Class | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EET 154 - Electrical Construction I AND | 2 |
| EET 155 - Electrical Construction I Lab AND | 2 |
| EET 252 - Electrical Construction II AND | 2 |
| EET 253 - Electrical Construction II Lab OR | 2 |
| EET 254 - Electrical Construction AND | (3) |
| EET 255 - Electrical Construction Lab | (4) |
| Technical Electives | 10 |
| Subtotal | 17-18 |
Total credits: 48-49
If you would like a PDF copy of a program plan, please email the program coordinator.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status. This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
