BS in Electrical Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Electrical Technology is designed for electricians and electrical power or machinery workers. The program enables mid-career 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 300/400-level courses. The BS degree in Electrical Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-107 or above

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 300 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 Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
MAT-121	College Algebra	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	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-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American 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)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
HIS-113	American History I	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below

SOC-291	Criminology	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HUM-103	Introduction 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-107	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4

II. Electrical Technology (55 Credits)

STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
PHY-116	Physics II with Lab	4
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3

Electrical Technology Core (21 Credits)

ELE-211	DC Circuits	3
ELE-212	AC Circuits	3
ELD-302	Digital Electronics	3
ELT-306	Solid State Devices and Circuits	3
APS-400	Occupational Safety and Health	3
MAN-435	Project Management	3
APS-402	Applied Quality Management	3

Electrical Specialty (Complete 21 Credits)

ELT-307	Linear and Integrated Circuits	3
ELT-308	Industrial Electronics	3
ELD-311	Microprocessors	3
CTR-211	Electronic Instrumentation and Control	3
CTR-212	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
ELC-201	Electronic Communication Systems	3
EUT-401	Regulatory Policy and Procedures	3
EUT-402	Applied Economic Analysis	3

Capstone

APS-401

Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

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