Technical Studies in Electrical, AAS

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Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical
Length
Four semesters
Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical program is designed to provide training based on the current Virginia adoption of the National Electric Code (NEC) and other technical skills needed for employment in the electrical field. This degree is a G3 program with stackable certifications. Level I and II certifications earned are 5 Greenlee certifications through NC3, 2 Snap-On meters, and an OSHA 30 Card.

Occupational Objectives
  • Journeyman Electrical Tradesman Licensure 
  • Master Electrical Tradesman 
  • Maintenance
Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 105
Shop Practices and Procedures
 2 3 3
BLD 110
Introduction to Construction
 3 0 3
ELE 110
Home Electric Power
 2 2 3
ELE 115
Basic Electricity
 3 0 3
ELE 127
Residential Wiring Methods
 2 3 3
ELE 199
Supervised Study - ELE 199
 3 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 8 18  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 111
Blueprint Reading and the Building Code
 2 2 3
BLD 200
Sustainable Construction
 2 0 2
ELE 135
National Electrical Code - Residential
 2 2 3
ELE 151
Electrical Troubleshooting
 2 3 3
ELE 173
Commercial Wiring Methods
 2 2 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 10 9 14  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101
Construction Management I
 3 0 3
ENE 120
Solar Power-Photovoltaic and Thermal Technology
 3 3 4
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
ELE Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 3
ELE Content Knowledge Elective (either AIR 121, BLD 140, or BLD 131) 3 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 16 3 17  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BUS 290
Coordinated Internship - BUS 290
 3
ELE Humanities Elective 3 3
ENG 113
Technical-Professional Writing
 3 0 3
ITE 152
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
 3 0 3
MTH 111
Basic Technical Math
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 0 15  

Summer Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 190 -or- BLD 198 Coordinated Internship -or- Seminar and Project 3 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 3 0 3