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Electrical Labs Transformed
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Electrical Construction
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
About this program
With nearly 800 hours of hands-on experience in labs and in the field, Penn College grads leave real-world ready to take on in-demand careers in electrical construction. During the fourth semester, you'll gain real-world experience working on community projects that local non-profit organizations request through the non-profit electrical work form. From residential and commercial wiring to management and estimating essentials, you’ll learn how to be a vital team player and take the lead with a business of your own.
And if you want to level up, we've got a degree for that too. As an Electrical Construction student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Careers
- Electrical designer
- Residential electrician
- Electrical inspector
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
- Construction Lab I - Residential (ELT116)
- Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
- Construction Lab II-Commercial (ELT120)
- Alternating Current Essentials (RET122)
- Electrical Drawing & Print Reading (ELT130)
- Construction Lab III - Industrial (ELT237)
- Electrical Estimating (ELT255)
- Electrical Machinery Analysis (ELT246)
- Construction Lab IV-Practical Experience (ELT240)
- Electrical Contractor Business Management (ELT256)
- Industrial Motor Control (ELT227)
- Construction Safety & Equipment (BCT104)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
"We learn a lot in lab, but seeing and overcoming obstacles put in front of you in the real world is where it’s at. I got to do stuff that I wouldn’t normally do if we were at the lab at school. It’s very valuable."
Richard Baney
Electrical Technology
Facilities
Lab Tour
Meet Instructor and Penn College alumni Todd Woodling. He'll explain the high points and differences between the three unique electrical associate-degree programs and the bachelor-degree program. And check out the dedicated, individual lab spaces, some of which are being remodeled.
Facilities
Electrical Construction Labs
Get hands-on experience in specialized labs using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world. Following the NEC guidelines, learn how to construct residential, commercial, and industrial electrical circuits.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Jun 24
Open House
Saturday, June 24 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Jul 29
Open House
Saturday, July 29 8:30 - 2 :30 PM
Dual Degree
What is Building Automation?
Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More
Electrical Construction & Building Automation
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Real-World Ready
Your knowledge in practice
During the final semester, students work as though they are a part of a construction firm, completing real projects while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Penn College Construction Association (PCCA)
PCCA, the Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), allows students to participate in national competitions such as the NAHB Student Competition, to earn building industry awards.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
04.28.2023
Electrical students recognized with year-end honors
The Electrical Department hosted a celebration this past week for its students receiving awards as part of Spring Commencement exercises in mid-May.
04.06.2023
Big-hearted alum heartened by plane's flourishing transformation
An electrical technology alumnus, part of a multigenerational group of graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology and both of its predecessor institutions, paid a visit Thursday to the Lumley Aviation Center – and the Cessna 175C that he and a co-owner gifted to Penn College a decade ago.
02.22.2023
A fest of all possible worlds
The 11th Science Festival for local schoolchildren and their families, held annually at Penn College (but for that 2021 COVID-related pause), brought 682 adventurous participants to the campus Field House on Feb.
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Students power local park
Penn College electrical students powered their education throughout the fall semester by employing their skills at a regional park. The 15 second-semester students installed electrical service at Lime Bluff Recreation Area in Hughesville. What began in the heat of August ended in December’s chill as the students worked about five hours a week at the complex.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Students in the Electrical Construction major are required to purchase their own personal tools. Not all tools are necessary initially, faculty will identify what tools are required the first day of class. Therefore students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty. Please direct any tool list questions to the School office.
View the Electrical Construction Tool List
Program supplies and books are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. James E Beamer, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- Mr. Jayce Bell, Senior Controls Engineering Manager, First Quality Products
- Mr. Kelly C Betz, Vice President, Martz Technologies, Inc.
- Mr. Jason K Embick, '03, Special Projects Coordinator, NSSC, Pennsylvania College of Technology
- Mr. Duval J Frederich, PMP, '14, '16, Project Manager, AME, Inc.
- Mr. Gary Gable, '74, President, Paul Gable & Sons Electric, Inc.
- Mr. Jay Gable, '02, Vice President, Paul Gable & Sons Electrical Contractors
- Mr Carl Gravely, '06, '08, Senior Engineer/Estimator, Honeywell International, Inc.
- Mr. Brion Harlan, '88, Owner, Bower Electric
- Mr. Ross M Hoffman, '07, Systems Specialist Supervisor, Automated Logic
- Mr. Alexander Holbrook, Product Manager, PPL Corp
- Mr. David Kranz, Owner/Electrical Inspector, Kranz Inspection Service
- Mr. David M Leberfinger, Electrical Engineer, Tenney Environmental
- Mr. Brandon Shoemaker, Electrical Engineer, Dyco Inc.
- Mr. Christopher T Walsh, Vice President, Human Resources, Pritchett Controls, Inc.
- Mr. Mathew J Younes, '07, '09, Field Engineer, NRG Controls North