Construction Electrical (AAS)

Program Overview

The Construction Electrical AAS degree prepares students for a range of opportunities in the electrical field. The curriculum covers essential concepts such as blueprint reading, wiring, electrical codes, safety, and circuit fundamentals. Graduates can pursue careers as apprentice electricians, journeyman electricians, electrical installers, or maintenance and repair electricians. The program includes 64 semester hours of coursework, with courses in communication, mathematics, and essential learning areas.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The AAS degree in Construction Electrical is designed to prepare students for a wide range of opportunities in the Construction Electrical field. The curriculum incorporates courses in building materials, estimating, planning and scheduling, installations, codes, safety, tools, calculations, and print reading. Career options include obtaining a position as an apprentice electrician, journeyman electrician, electrical installer, or maintenance and repair electrician.

Outline:

Required Courses:

• ELCE 102 Electrical Blueprint Reading (4 credits)
• ELCE 110 House Wiring (4 credits)
• ELCE 120 Commercial Wiring (4 credits)
• ELCE 124 Electrical Safety (1 credit)
• ELCE 130 National Electrical Code I (4 credits)
• ELCE 135 National Electrical Code II (4 credits)
• ELCE 144 Grounding and Bonding (1 credit)
• ELCE 150 DC Circuit Fundamentals (4 credits)
• ELCE 155 AC Circuit Fundamentals (4 credits)
• ELCE 167 Electrical Maintenance (4 credits)
• ELCE 220 Industrial Controls (4 credits)
• ELCE 225 Introduction to PLCs (4 credits)
• ELCE 229 AC/DC Variable Speed Drive (2 credits)
• ELCE 263 Specific Wiring for Structured Cabling Systems (2 credits)

Plan of Study Grid:

• First Year Fall Semester:
• ELCE 102 Electrical Blueprint Reading (4 credits)
• ELCE 110 House Wiring (4 credits)
• ELCE 150 DC Circuit Fundamentals (4 credits)
• MATH 108 Technical Mathematics (4 credits)
• KINE 100 Health and Wellness (1 credit)
• Total:
17 credits
• First Year Spring Semester:
• ELCE 120 Commercial Wiring (4 credits)
• ELCE 124 Electrical Safety (1 credit)
• ELCE 130 National Electrical Code I (4 credits)
• ELCE 144 Grounding and Bonding (1 credit)
• ELCE 155 AC Circuit Fundamentals (4 credits)
• Total:
15 credits
• Second Year Fall Semester:
• ELCE 135 National Electrical Code II (4 credits)
• ELCE 225 Introduction to PLCs (4 credits)
• ELCE 263 Specific Wiring for Structured Cabling Systems (2 credits)
• ENGL 111 English Composition I-GTCO1 (3 credits)
• Essential Learning Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts or Humanities course (3 credits)
• Total:
16 credits
• Second Year Spring Semester:
• ELCE 167 Electrical Maintenance (4 credits)
• ELCE 220 Industrial Controls (4 credits)
• ELCE 229 AC/DC Variable Speed Drive (2 credits)
• SPCH 101 Interpersonal Communications (3 credits)

Careers:

Career options include obtaining a position as an apprentice electrician, journeyman electrician, electrical installer, or maintenance and repair electrician.

Other:

• Essential Learning Requirements (16 semester hours): Students must complete courses that fulfill the following requirements:
• Mathematics: MATH 108 Technical Mathematics
• Other Essential Learning Core Courses: Two courses from Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts or Humanities.
• Other Lower Division Requirements:
• Wellness Requirement: KINE 100 Health and Wellness
• Select one Activity course
• Specific to this program:
• 64 semester hours total for the AAS, Construction Electrical.
• A minimum of 16 credits taken at CMU in no fewer than two semesters.
• Institutional Degree Requirements:
• 60 semester hours minimum
• Students must complete a minimum of 15 of the final 30 semester hours of credit at CMU/WCCC.
• 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU/WCCC coursework.
• A course may only be used to fulfill one requirement for each degree/certificate.
• No more than six semester hours of independent study courses can be used toward the degree.
• Non-traditional credit, such as advanced placement, credit by examination, credit for prior learning, cooperative education and internships, cannot exceed 20 semester credit hours for an AAS degree.
• Pre-collegiate courses (usually numbered below 100) cannot be used for graduation.
• Advising and Graduation Process:
• Students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their course schedule and ensure they are meeting all degree requirements.
• Students are responsible for reviewing their DegreeWorks audit on a regular basis and discussing any questions or concerns with their advisor.
• Students must complete the "Intent to Graduate" form to officially declare their intended graduation date and commencement ceremony plans.
• Students must complete all requirements for the degree and submit a petition for graduation.