Electrical Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

About this program

You enjoy science. Excel at math. And it’s easy to imagine yourself in a hands-on career. If that’s the case, a future in electrical technology could be yours. At Penn College, you’ll learn alongside experienced instructors. Troubleshooting circuitry. Exploring industrial electronics and electrical machinery. Mastering the features of programmable logic controllors (PLCs). And you’ll do it all in advanced learning labs, using tools and equipment just like you’ll see in the field.

And if you want to level up, we've got a degree for that too. As an Electrical Technology student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology.

Specialized Learning Labs

100%

Overall Placement

Average Class Size

Careers

Field service technician
Electrical engineering technologist
Industrial technician

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)
Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
Construction Lab I - Residential (ELT116)
Construction Lab II-Commercial (ELT120)
Alternating Current Fundamentals (ELT122)
Electrical Drawing and Print Reading (ELT130)
Electrical Motor Control (ELT234)
Industrial Electronics (ELT235)
Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
Industrial Power and Control Systems (ELT254)
Programmable Logic Control Input/Output Devices (ELT249)
Applied Industrial Networking Essentials (ELT221)

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.

Physics Survey (PHS103)
Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
Core Global and Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

Technical Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH124) or
College Algebra and Trigonometry I (MTH180)
Information, Technology, and Society (CSC124)
English Composition I (ENL111)
English Composition II (ENL121) or
Technical and Professional Communication (ENL201)

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Electrical Labs Transformed

Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.

Electrical Technology

If you appreciate a solid challenge and love flexing your troubleshooting skills, you've come to the right place. This hands-on career path is matched with an equally hands-on approach to learning. From day one, you'll begin exploring the theories and mastering the technical skills that will push you to become a leader in your field.

Student Experience

"I felt like I was well prepared. It’s not like your head was in a book 24/7. It was actually doing a day’s work, hands on."

Evan Mudd, Maintenance Electrician, Crown Cork & Seal

Electrical Technology