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Contact

John Crutchfield
Director/Instructor
Ingram (Building 11), room 234
919-536-7200, ext. 8140
crutchfieldj@durhamtech.edu

* This program is financial aid eligible.

Electrical Systems Technology

Long Term

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

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 & Fees

$6,054

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Location

Main Campus

Minimum Credit Hours

66

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
ACA-122 College Transfer Success 1
ELC-113 Residential Wiring 4
ELC-131 Circuit Analysis I 4
ELC-131A Circuit Analysis I Lab 1
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3
MAT-121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3

Suggested Paths

headshot of Christopher Thomas

“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