Electrical Technology

(Jackson County and Jefferson Davis Campuses)

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically energized systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring; DC and AC motors and controls; and electrical distribution panels. Instruction in the use of test equipment and meters is included. Safety training is an integral part of the instructional program.

A student completing this program should be able to enter the workforce as a second- or third-year apprentice or a second-or first- class helper, requiring one or two years of on-the-job experience prior to receiving first- class journeyman classification, based on local methods of certification.

This program may lead to an Associate in Applied Science of Occupational Education Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college counselor for advisement.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable. See your advisor for further details.

Electrical Certificate

ELT 1233 - Fundamentals of Electricity Credit(s): 3
ELT 1123 - Commercial Wiring Credit(s): 3
ELT 1113 - Residential Wiring Credit(s): 3
ELT 1183 - Industrial Wiring Credit(s): 3
ELT 1144 - AC and DC Circuits Credit(s): 4
ELT 1213 - Electrical Power Credit(s): 3
ELT 1253 - Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations Credit(s): 3
ELT 1263 - Electrical Drawings and Schematics Credit(s): 3
ELT 1413 - Motor Control Systems Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 2

Total Credits: 30

Electrical Diploma

ELT 2114 - Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting Credit(s): 4
ELT 2424 - Solid State Motor Control Credit(s): 4
ELT 2613 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 15

A.A.S.O.E. Degree

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Credit(s): 3/4 *
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/16

Note:

Articulated credit may be awarded for approved courses. Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.

**Any instructor/department chair-approved field-related elective.