B.S. in Electrical Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with an area of study in Electrical Technology is designed for electricians and electrical power or machinery workers. The program enables midcareer adults in the electrical industry meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The B.S. degree in Electrical Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-1210

PHY-1150

PHY-1160

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

  • Almost all of the courses are available online. Students can also transfer approved courses from other institutionally accredited universities.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from course at the 3000 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

II. Electrical Technology (55 Credits)

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3

Electrical Technology Core (21 Credits)

ELE-2110DC Circuits

3

ELE-2120AC Circuits

3

ELD-3020Digital Electronics

3

ELT-3060Solid State Devices and Circuits

3

APS-4000Occupational Safety and Health

3

MAN-4350Project Management

3

APS-4020Applied Quality Management

3

Electrical Specialty (Complete 21 Credits)

     For TESU and other course options, please contact an Advisor.

Capstone

APS-4010Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120