Industrial Electrical Technology

Program Description

The Industrial Electrical program prepares individuals to install, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and other electrical devices used in the industrial environment, such as motors (AC and DC drives), transformers, control systems, industrial instruments, PLC's, and lighting systems. Program specialties emphasize safe and efficient work practices and basic occupational skills. They are organized into competency-based courses that specify occupational competencies, which the student must successfully complete. Areas of study also include all applicable codes and standards of blueprint reading, and wiring diagram interpretations, which are appropriate to the area.

Degree Options

Industrial Electrical Technology-460302-AAS
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Cr Hrs
Semester 1
INST 1010Introduction to Instrumentation213
INST 1111DC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1122Residential Wiring123
ELEC 1000Electrical Safety213
ENGL 1010English Composition I303
MATH 1100College Algebra303
19
Semester 2
ELEC 1312Generator and Transformer Operations303
INST 1112AC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1220Introduction to Motor Controls314
General Education*Humanities303
14
Semester 3
ELEC 2530Electrical Troubleshooting123
ELEC 1240Commercial and Industrial Systems213
INST 2722Introduction to Programmable Controllers314
General Education*PHSC 1000 or303
CHEM 1010
13
Semester 4
ELEC 1430Blueprint Interpretation123
INST 2812Advanced PLC's314
ELEC 2220Advanced Motor Controls314
General Education*Social/Behavioral Science303
AAS – Industrial Electrical Technology (60)14
Total Clock Hours1125

*General education courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Industrial Electrical Technology-460302-Diploma Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
INST 1111DC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1122Residential Wiring123
INST 1010Introduction to Instrumentation213
ELEC 1000Electrical Safety213
INST 1112AC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1220Introduction to Motor Controls314
INST 2722Introduction to Programmable Controllers314
ELEC 1240Commercial and Industrial Systems213
CTS - Residential Electrician (28)28
ELEC 2530Electrical Troubleshooting123
ELEC 1430Blueprint Interpretation123
ELEC 1312Generator and Transformer Operations303
ELEC 2220Advanced Motor Controls314
INST 2812Advanced PLC's314
TD - Industrial Electrical Technology (45)17
Total Clock Hours900

Graduation Requirements

  • All graduating students within the School of Industrial Technology (INDT) are required to do the following to fulfill graduation requirements:
  • All graduating students must also meet the institution's Graduation Requirements.

Program Information

CIP Code: 460302

Program Type: Associate of Applied Science

Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

Program Resources

Contact Information

Richard Louviere

Program Coordinator

richard.louviere@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6595 ext. 4420

Pattie Duhon

Support Coordinator

pattie.duhon@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6979

3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu

Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550

SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483

3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

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