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Contact
Cornell Jacobs, Jr.
Director/Instructor
Ingram (Building 11), Room 234
(919) 536-7200, ext. 1203
jacobsc@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)* This program is financial aid eligible.
Electrical Systems Technology AAS
Long Term
Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Estimated Tuition, Books, and Fees
$6,944
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Location
Main Campus
Minimum Credit Hours
66
First-Semester Courses
Suggested Paths
Long Term
(More than 12 months)University Transfer
Career Explorer
“The Electrical Systems Technology program at Durham Tech incorporates a lot of hands-on labs and I really enjoy it. I’m already working in the electrical field and looking forward to adding an associate’s degree to my resume. I know this degree will make me a more qualified candidate to further my career in this industry.”
—Christopher Thomas