Electrical Construction Management ECM.S.AAS
Associate of Applied Science - 60 - 61 Credit Hours
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Electronics Engineering Technology
Effective as of Fall 2023
What is the program about?
This Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed for electrical apprenticeship skilled trades students, providing supervisory, management and leadership skills. Students already in programs such as NCCER, IEC, and JATC can take this AAS concurrently with their respective apprenticeship program. This degree will fulfill the needs of the electrical construction industry by providing an associate degree pathway to electrical construction management while simultaneously completing an approved apprenticeship program. Provides the necessary training for journeyman electricians to gain necessary knowledge for job site leadership positions such as electrical foreman, maintenance technician supervisor, manufacturing industry electrician, and to start/run their own contracting business.
Program Outcomes
- Prepare technical reports, estimate jobs, create proposals, work with contracts, specifications & drawings related to the installation, repair, and maintenance work for commercial, residential, and industrial project fields.
- Recognize professional, ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and commit to life-long learning.
- Manage electrical installation projects with respect to safety, personnel, planning, and methods of construction, adherence to NEC and state/local codes, schedule and budget.
- Apply safe work principles and practices, and utilize personal protection equipment when performing any and all work activities.
Career Opportunities
Careers might include electrical construction project manager, electrical superintendent, lead electrician, maintenance supervisor, estimating manager, or small business owner.
Prerequisites
- Approval of Department
Credentials
Journeyman electrician card preferred but not required.
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIS 1120 | Introduction to Software Applications | 3 |
| CAT 2431 (OSHA Construction Standards) OR CAT 1431 (OSHA Construction Standards 10 Hour) | 1 - 2 | |
| COM 2211 | Effective Public Speaking | 3 |
| EET 1181 (Electrical Construction I) AND EET 1182 (Electrical Construction II) AND EET 1183 (Electrical Construction III) AND EET 1184 (Electrical Construction IV) OR EET 1120 (Introduction to DC & AC Circuits) AND EET 1820 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 1A) AND EET 1821 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 1B) AND EET 1830 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 2A) AND EET 1831 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 2B) AND EET 1840 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 3A) AND EET 1841 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 3B) AND EET 1850 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 4A) AND EET 1851 (NCCER Electrical Construction Level 4B) AND EGR 1106 (Basic Mechanical & Electrical Skills) | 20 | |
| EET 2281 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| EET 2282 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1131 | Business Writing | 3 |
| MAN 1107 | Foundations of Business | 3 |
| MAN 2101 | Introduction to Supervision | 3 |
| MAN 2110 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| MAN 2150 | Management & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MAT 1120 (Business Mathematics) OR Ohio Transfer 36: Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Program Accreditation Information
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