Technical Studies in Electrical, AAS

Degree: Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical

Length: Four semesters

The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical program is designed to provide training based on the current Virginia adoption of the National Electric Code (NEC) and other technical skills needed for employment in the electrical field. This degree is a G3 program with stackable certifications. Level I and II certifications earned are 5 Greenlee certifications through NC3, 2 Snap-On meters, and an OSHA 30 Card.

Occupational Objectives:

Journeyman Electrical Tradesman Licensure
Master Electrical Tradesman
Maintenance

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

First Semester

CSC Level I

BLD 105 Shop Practices and Procedures 2 credits
BLD 110 Introduction to Construction 3 credits
ELE 110 Home Electric Power 3 credits ^*
ELE 115 Basic Electricity 3 credits ^*
ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods 3 credits
ELE 199 Supervised Study 3 credits *

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Second Semester

CSC Level II

BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code 3 credits
BLD 200 Sustainable Construction 2 credits
ELE 135 National Electrical Code – Residential 3 credits ^*
ELE 151 Electrical Troubleshooting 3 credits *
ELE 173 Commercial Wiring Methods 3 credits *

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Third Semester

BLD 101 Construction Management I 3 credits
ENE 120 Solar Power-Photovoltaic and Thermal Technology 4 credits
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits
Elective Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 credits
Content Knowledge Elective AIR 121 , BLD 140 , or BLD 131 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Fourth Semester

BLD 290 Coordinated Internship 3 credits
or
BLD 298 Seminar and Project 3 credits
ELE Humanities Elective 3 credits
ENG 113 Technical-Professional Writing 3 credits
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credits
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits

Technical Studies in Electrical, AAS

First Semester

Suggested Credits for Semester: 18

Second Semester

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Third Semester

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Fourth Semester

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Summer Semester

Suggested Credits for Semester: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Degree: 67