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Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management)

Associate of Applied Science

Tidewater Community College

This program is included in: G3, Fast Forward

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology is designed to prepare students for employment in various industries as electrical/electronic technicians. Students develop the practical skills needed to calculate, install, and work with electrical machinery, machine control, and other electrically controlled devices in residential, commercial and industrial environments. In addition, this program also provides students with a comprehensive set of skills that are needed in the electrical industry.

Training options in career specialty areas include program and logic control, industrial and business management, renewable energy technologies, fiber and data cabling, and occupational safety. The degree offers students an in-depth background in electrical fundamentals through theory and hands-on instruction.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Tidewater Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights	TCC had 0 graduates in 2020-21, 2 graduates in 2019-20, and 1 graduates in 2018-19 in the AAS program in Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management).

Related Programs & Certifications

Certifications You Can Now Complete

Electrical - Level 1

Certifications You Can Now Complete

Electrical - Level 2

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	TCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning	TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree. For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Tidewater Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

3364

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer. https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs.

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Mechatronics	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Energy Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer & Electronics Tec	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Computer and Electronics Technology: Secure Computer Networking	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Computer and Electronics Technology - Computer Networking	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate in Science Degree in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
49-2092.00	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9099.01	Geothermal Technicians	Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9099.00	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
47-2111.00	Electricians	Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.	Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-1011.00	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.	Construction and Extraction Occupations
49-2098.00	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9097.00	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
47-1011.03	Solar Energy Installation Managers	Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.	Construction and Extraction Occupations
17-3021.00	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3012.00	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
49-2095.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
17-3024.00	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3024.01	Robotics Technicians	Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.	Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 66 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management) at Tidewater Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$165	Per Credit	$10,890	$0	$10,890	Tuition is subject to change by action of the State Board for Community Colleges. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
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Institutional Fee	$7	Per Credit	$462	0	$462	Used to fund expenses related to campus parking including, but no limited to parking improvements, signage, parking lot repairs, lot security, and overall improvements. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$198	0	$198	Used to fund various student activities and programs including, but not limited to honor societies, leadership training, community and cultural events, clubs, athletics, student publications, and learning assistance. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.
Auxiliary Capital Fee	$20	Per Credit	$1,320	0	$1,320	Used to construct, maintain, and operate facilities for which state General Fund dollars are not permitted. Up to a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per credit hour basis.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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