Electrical Technology, A.A.S.

HEGIS: 5310

SUNY CODE: 0555

Students graduating with an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Technology will be prepared to enter careers in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and/or maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems, with a focus on Smart Grid technologies.

The goals of this program are to:

• prepare students to demonstrate expertise and career advancement through applied problem-solving in their field.
• prepare students to function and communicate effectively with a technical team, designers, managers, and clients by defining and solving technical problems.
• prepare students to conduct tests, measure, analyze, and interpret results for achieving the goals of an electrical technician and their organization.

Successful candidates from this program will be able to:

• apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined problems appropriate to the discipline
• design and deliver written, oral, and graphical documentation for well-defined technical problems while working on a team.
• conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, analyze, and interpret the results, and design and assist with electrical engineering design and repair of systems, components or processes appropriate to the discipline.

Admissions Requirements:

This is a fall start only program.

To be considered for admission to the program, high-school graduates must have a cumulative average of 75 or higher and have successfully completed at least two high school mathematics courses and one science course (Physics or Chemistry is recommended). Transfer students are recommended to have a GPA of 2.75 with a “B” or better in college pre-calculus and a “C” or higher in general Physics.