Electrical Technology - Pittsburg State University

Electrical Technology from Pittsburg State University is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The electrical industry offers a wide array of career opportunities for the well-trained electrician or electrical technician. The Pittsburg State University Electrical Technology program will provide you in-depth training for each of the three broad areas of the electrical industry. These areas include: residential electrical wiring commercial electrical construction industrial electrical construction and maintenance. From wiring a residential single-family home, to installing the large switchgear, conduits, wiring and data systems in a multi-million dollar commercial building , to the system installation, analysis, design, and troubleshooting of an industrial automated control system with Programmable Logic Controller\\\'s, Variable Frequency Drives\\\'s and robotics, program graduates are prepared for a wide range of employments opportunities. The Electrical Technology Program is a two-year \\\"hands-on\\\" technical program with emphasis given to preparing graduates to become certified electricians by attaining Journeyman Electrical Certification. The two-year associate degree is for those individuals who want the electrical training and certification but who are also willing to take some basic general education courses. This is a good option for students training to work as a licensed Journeyman Electrician but may be an especially good option for individuals who may start their own electrical business, advance to a supervisory position in the electrical field or who may wish to eventually go on to a four-year bachelor of science degree (several options available). Career Opportunities The outlook for careers in the electrical field is very good and has been for a number of years. The average electrician is in their late 50\\\'s and has or will soon be retiring. The lack of skilled electrical workers to replace them has caused a severe shortage in the marketplace. Potential Employment Job Titles Residential, Commercial or Industrial Electrician Maintenance Electrician Electrical/Electronic Technician Utility Lineman Electrical Designer (Engineering) View more details on Pittsburg State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.