Program Descriptions
         
 
Electrical Utility Technology Department Programs
  1. Electrical Utility Technology Degree
  2. Electrical Utility Technician Certificate
  3. Electrical Utility Technology Diploma


Electrical Utility Technology Degree
The Electrical Utility Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to meet the needs of the student interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skill necessary to work in the electrical utility industry. The program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of the utility industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge, work ethics, and practical skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electrical utility theory and practical application necessary for employment. Program graduates receive an Electrical Utility Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. This program is offered by the Electrical Utility Technology (EUT) department.

Availibility
Students are accepted based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ENG 1101Composition And Rhetoric5View
    MAT 1111College Algebra5View
    MAT 1112College Trigonometry5View
          - OR -
    MAT 1113Pre-calculus(5)View
    XXX XXXDegree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts5
    XXX XXXDegree Level General Core Elective5
    XXX XXXDegree Level Social/Behavioral Sciences5
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EUT 101Intro To Elec Utility Industry4View
    EUT 102Fund. Of Power/Alt. Currents6View
    EUT 103Network Communications6View
    EUT 104Electrical Substations6View
    EUT 105Intro To Distribution Eng.6View
    EUT 106Intro To Metering4View
    EUT 107Power Plant6View
    IFC 101Direct Current Circuits I4View
    IFC 102Alternating Current I4View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    XXX XXXElectives23
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation102
     
     




    Electrical Utility Technician Certificate
    The Electrical Utility Technician certificate program is designed for existing employees in the electrical utility industry who want to update and/or upgrade their skills in academic and occupational areas. This program is offered by the Electrical Utility Technology (EUT) department.

    Availibility
    This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.


  • Additional Requirements
     Must be an employee of an electrical utility company or permission of the instructor.
    Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    ENG 1010Fundamentals Of English I5View
    MAT 1013Algebraic Concepts5View
    MAT 1017Trigonometry5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EUT 102Fund. Of Power/Alt. Currents6View
    EUT 103Network Communications6View
    IFC 101Direct Current Circuits I4View
    IFC 102Alternating Current I4View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    XXX XXXElective(s)4
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation27
     
     




    Electrical Utility Technology Diploma
    The Electrical Utility Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to meet the needs of the student who is interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to work in the electrical utility field. The program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of the utility industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge, work ethics, and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electrical utility theory, work ethics, and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electrical Utility Technology diploma. This program is offered by the Electrical Utility Technology (EUT) department.

    Availibility
    Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.
    Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

  • High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
    Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.

  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.



  • Curriculum
    General Core CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EMP 1000Interpersonal Rel/Prof. Dev.3View
    ENG 1010Fundamentals Of English I5View
    MAT 1013Algebraic Concepts5View
    MAT 1017Trigonometry5View
    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours
    Textbooks
    EUT 101Intro To Elec Utility Industry4View
    EUT 102Fund. Of Power/Alt. Currents6View
    EUT 103Network Communications6View
    EUT 104Electrical Substations6View
    EUT 105Intro To Distribution Eng.6View
    EUT 106Intro To Metering4View
    EUT 107Power Plant6View
    IFC 101Direct Current Circuits I4View
    IFC 102Alternating Current I4View
    SCT 100Introduction To Computers3View
    XXX XXXElectives23
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation90