Electricity, CSC
This one-year program prepares students to take the state electrician journeyman exam and provides basic training in electrical skills.
Students will learn about direct and alternating currents, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance; troubleshoot electrical circuits; and apply national, state and local electrical codes to the industrial wiring process. This program is offered at our Chester campus.
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Degree Requirements and Outcomes
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Tuition Assistance
This major is eligible for G3 tuition assistance for qualified students.
Career Paths
Jobs in this field include electrician, electrical helper and signal and track switch repairer.
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Alan Massengill
Program Head, Department of Electrical Technology
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