Electrical Technology: Career Associate

The Electrical Technology Degree Program prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment and advancement in the electrical field. Emphasis is placed on residential and commercial construction and maintenance applications. Students are able to choose from a broad spectrum of program electives within such areas as green building, business, and marketing, to further prepare them for career paths in green technology or in self-employment opportunities. Topics include basic electrical theory, residential and commercial wiring, safety, the National Electrical Code, blueprint reading, business ethics and law, and small business development.   In addition, students may select courses from a number of technology disciplines that best meet their individual career goals within the electrical field.  The complete program is offered at the Harrisburg Campus’s Midtown buildings and at the York Campus. Students can attend full time or part time.

Graduates find employment as general electricians, residential service technicians, commercial service technicians, electrical-equipment repair technicians, electrical system installers, maintenance technicians, work-team supervisors, electrical estimators, electrical system designers, and renewable energy technicians.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 104 Technical Writing  (or)  3 
  ENGL 102 English Composition II  (or)  (3)
  ENGL 106 Business Writing  (3)
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  (or)  3 
  COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication  (3)
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
ELOC 153 Fundamentals of Electricity (or)  4 
  HVAC 101 Basic Electrical Fundamentals  (4
ELOC 157 Electrical Wiring I  4 
ELOC 163 Electrical Wiring II  4 
ELOC 165 Alarm & Phone Cabling  2 
ELOC 168 Introduction to Fiber Optics  3 
ELOC 171 Electrical Service  2 
ELOC 172 National Electrical Code  2 
ELOC 175 Electrical System Troubleshooting  3 
GTEC 101 Safety: OSHA-30 & NFPA-70E  3 
GTEC 110 Construction Print Reading  3 

Other Required Courses   
*MATH 162 Technical  Math for Elec Tech  3 
**Program Electives  11 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the electrical field

Recognize and practice safe and healthy work procedures

Perform basic electrical mathematical calculations

Properly and safely handle electrical tools and materials

Read and interpret blueprints necessary for specified installations

Interpret the National Electric Code and use it in specific applications

Demonstrate procedures used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction

Wire complex motor and control circuits

Install, maintain, and repair automated electrical systems

Solve complex problems of circuit design and analysis

Troubleshoot equipment and demonstrate proper repair procedures

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations