Power Up Your Future
The Electrical Technology program delivers hands-on training for entry into residential, commercial, and industrial electrical fields. Students develop skills in wiring, power systems, controls, design, estimating, and maintenance across diverse environments. Coursework is paired with flexible scheduling options to accommodate apprentices as they accumulate on-the-job experience. Graduates are equipped to pursue licensure as journeyman or master electricians or move into related roles in design, inspection, or project management.
Career Opportunities and Income
Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.
Learning & Career Pathway
This learning pathway — a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees — includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.
- Electrical Technology, Occupational Certificate (3 months)
- Electrical Technology, Certificate of Technology (1.5 years)
- Electrical Technology, Level 2 Certificate (1.5 years)
- Electrical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)
San Jacinto College works with many Houston-area and Texas universities that offer bachelor’s degrees that are a great next step after earning the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology. The MAPS tab above shows transfer plans for these universities.
Learning Outcomes and Career Skills
A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:
- Troubleshoot electrical components and electrical systems.
- Apply mathematical concepts to solve electrical circuit design and troubleshooting problems.
- Design an electrical system meeting all requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) when provided plans and specifications.
- Produce material lists, panel schedules, and written procedures to perform specific tasks.
- Explain wiring methods required for hazardous location classifications.
- Install industrial, residential, and/or commercial wiring in a manner consistent with the NEC.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and apply safe work practices.
Licensure or Certification
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires an apprentice to have 8,000 hours of on-the-job experience to take the journeyman exam. A master electrician candidate must have 12,000 hours of verifiable experience.
External Learning Experiences
This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, e.g., an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.
All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated from the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.
Locations
College Admission
San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.
Program Admission
There are no additional admission requirements for the Electrical Technology program; you only need to complete your application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.
Plan of Study
3ELEC
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ELPT 1315 | Electrical Calculations I | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 | National Electric Code I | 3 |
| ELPT 1321 | Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools | 3 |
| ELPT 1429 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| CETT 1302 | Electricity Principles | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ELPT 2325 | National Electrical Code II | 3 |
| CNBT 2310 | Commercial/Industrial Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| ELPT 1351 | Electrical Machines | 3 |
| ELPT 1345 | Commercial Wiring | 3 |
| MATH 1332 or MATH 1314 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) or College Algebra | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ELPT 1357 or ELPT 1371 | Industrial Wiring or Commercial Lighting, Fixtures, and Controls | 3 |
| ELPT 2423 or ELPT 2405 | Transformers or Motors & Transformers | 4 |
| ELPT 1441 | Motor Control | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| ELPT 2319 | Programmable Logic Controllers I or Electrical Planning and Estimating or Practicum-Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 | Electrical System Design | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1315 | Introduction to Speech Communication or Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) or Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Capstone Experience: ELPT 2343 Electrical System Design
If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact the Department Chair on your campus. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete. For a list of all MAPs, students may go to Transfer Plans A-Z. Students may filter for specific universities, disciplines, or degrees, and print individual MAPs.