Electrical Technology
About
Electrical Technology prepares you for employment in the electrical field. Classes include instruction with laboratory exercises using industry-grade equipment. You will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrically energized systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
A career in electrical technology presents a wide variety of career opportunities to you, including, maintenance electrician, industrial electrician, independent contractor, and more. This in-demand training will help you begin or advance your current career or lay the foundation for you to continue your education. You can choose a Career or Technical Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science Degree from the Electrical Technology Department.
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- A.C. Circuits
- D.C. Circuits
- Residential/Light Commercial Wiring
- Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations
- Blueprint Reading/Planning the Residential Installation
- Switching Circuits
- Commercial and Industrial Wiring Electrical Power
- Estimating Cost of Residential Installations
- Motor Control Systems
- Special Project
- Supervised Work Experience
- Solid State Motor Controls
- Programmable Logic Controls
Important Program Information
- DEGREES / CERTIFICATES
- Associate of Applied Science
- Career Certificate
- Technical Certificate
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Residential Wiring | 3 |
| Commercial Wiring OR Industrial Electricity II | 3–4 |
| AC & DC Circuits for Electrical Technology | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Electricity | 3 |
| Electrical Power OR Industrial Electricity I | 3–4 |
| Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations | 3 |
| Electrical Drawing & Schematics | 3 |
| Motor Control Systems OR Motor Controls | 3 |
| Approved Technical Electives | 6 |
| Total Hours | 31–33 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair or Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repair | 3–4 |
| Solid State Motor Control or Solid State Motor Control | 3–4 |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| Approved Technical Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Hours (includes career certificate course hours) | 46–50 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours (includes career and technical certificate course hours) | 61–67 |
Admission Requirements
- Submit an official Hinds CC application for admission
- Request that an official high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions and Records if you are a high school graduate.
- Take the ACCUPLACER placement test to assess developmental needs.
- Interview with the instructor and complete the interview form.
Completion Requirements
- Successfully complete the three-semester program
- Complete the post-test and show academic gain
- Participate in graduation exercises to receive Certificate or Degree
Contact
- Directions to Rankin Campus Location
11 Community College Blvd
Pearl, MS 39208