Industrial Instrumentation Technology

Program Description

The mission of the Industrial Instrumentation program is to prepare individuals to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various types of measuring and control instruments and peripherals, such as measuring, transmitting, indicating, recording, and controlling devices, final elements, PLC, DCS, optical instruments, and control areas of electronics, motor controls, and different types of measuring systems.

Accredited by ATMAE - The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Increase Your Employability

Students in the Industrial Instrumentation Technology program commonly major in Industrial Electrical, too. The skills gained in these programs complement each other well and help make graduates more appealing to employers. Visit the Industrial Electrical Technology page to learn more.

Degree Options

Industrial Instrumentation Tech-150404-AAS
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
Semester 1
INST 1010Introduction to Industrial Instrumentation213
INST 1111DC Electrical Principles and Applications314
General Education Course303
General Education Course303
13
Semester 2
INST 1112AC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1312Generator and Transformer Operations303
ELEC 1220Introduction to Motor Controls314
General Education Course303
14
Semester 3
INST 1310Pressure and Level Measurements314
INST 1410Flow and Final Control Elements314
INST 2722Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers314
PHSC 1000, CHEM 1010, or PHYS 2100303
15
Semester 4
ELEC 2220Advanced Motor Controls314
INST 2420Industrial Control Systems314
INST 2732Temperature & Analytical Measurement213
INST 2812Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers314
General Education Course303
18
AAS –Industrial Instrumentation Technology (60) 
Total Clock Hours1065
Industrial Instrumentation Tech-150404-Diploma Certificate Option
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
INST 1010Introduction to Industrial Instrumentation213
INST 1111DC Electrical Principles and Applications314
INST 1112AC Electrical Principles and Applications314
ELEC 1312Generator and Transformer Operations303
ELEC 1220Introduction to Motor Controls314
INST 1410Flow and Final Control Elements314
CTS - Electrical Helper (22)22
ELEC 2220Advanced Motor Controls314
INST 1310Pressure and Level Measurements314
INST 2420Industrial Control Systems314
INST 2722Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers314
INST 2732Temperature & Analytical Measurement213
INST 2812Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers314
23
TD - Industrial Instrumentation Technology (45)
Total Clock Hours840

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: 150404

Program Type: Associate of Applied Science

Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

Program Resources

Awards Per Highest Degree/Certificate Earned
YearAAS Level% AAS LevelDiploma Level% Diploma LevelCTS Level% CTS LevelTCA Level% TCA LevelGrand Total% Grand TotalEnrollment
2018-20196819.60%92.59%4613.26%7621.90%19957.35%347
2017-20189324.80%123.20%3910.40%8923.73%23362.13%375
2016-201710624.71%204.66%4410.26%7016.32%24055.94%429

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

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Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

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

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ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

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

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