Overview
Offered at the Augusta and Thomson campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
44 |
Program Description: The Electrical Control Systems program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC’s, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates in the Electrical Control Systems program are prepared for employment as entry-level electrical maintenance technicians. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of electrical wiring, motors, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and electrical troubleshooting. Graduates are competent in industrial electrical equipment and electrical systems maintenance, direct and alternating current principles, and electrical troubleshooting.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Electrical Control Systems
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
| IDSY 1120 | BASIC INDUSTRIAL PLCs | 4 |
| IDSY 1230 | INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION | 4 |
| COMP 1000 | INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY | 3 |
| XXXX XXXX | Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
Augusta Evening Program
PROGRAM NAME: Electrical Control Systems
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| XXXX XXXX | Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Year 3 Fall Semester
Year 3 Spring Semester