The Electrical Technology certificate is an electrical apprenticeship training program with an emphasis on residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial wiring. Students study electrical codes, fundamentals, installations, motor controls, and solid state electronic applications. Throughout the program, students receive training in energy efficiency and alternate power systems. The certificate provides advanced technical training important for a successful career in the electrical field.
Integrated in the 15-month program are a wide range of disciplines through hands-on classroom and laboratory learning, and on-the-job training. The 4,000 square feet laboratory is equipped with electrical systems found in agricultural, commercial, and industrial facilities as well as systems that serve residential homes. The laboratory also has programmable logic controls, variable frequency drives, and standard AC and DC motors used in the field. The skills learned are used to become a licensed journey electrician through the State of Michigan, which is recognized by the State Electrical Administrative Board. Students who are interested may transfer into a four-year degree program at MSU upon completion of the certificate.
Requirements for Electrical Technology
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All of the following courses (37 to 40 credits): |
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AE |
172 |
Electrical Wiring I |
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4 |
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AE |
173 |
Electrical Occupations |
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AE |
182 |
Electrical Wiring II |
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2 |
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AE |
185 |
Electrical Applications |
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3 |
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AE |
192 |
Electrical Wiring III |
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4 |
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AE |
194 |
Electrical Systems Planning |
4 |
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AT |
45 |
Agricultural Communications |
2 |
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AT |
71 |
Technical Mathematics |
2 |
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AT |
293 |
Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology |
3 |
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CSS |
110 |
Computer Applications in Agronomy |
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TSM |
121 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
4 |
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TSM |
130 |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Agricultural Systems |
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TSM |
222 |
Fundamentals of Automation and Controls |
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Students who demonstrate proficiency through placement testing for AT 045 and AT 071 will take elective course work to substitute the credit in those courses. |
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The following course or equivalent certification: |
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KIN |
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First Aid and Personal Safety |
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Equivalent certification is current first aid and CPR certification. |
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Complete 5 to 15 credits of additional Agricultural Technology courses chosen in consultation with and approved by the program coordinator. |
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