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Monroe County Community College — Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

Format
On-Site (Provider Facility)
Duration
~2 years (66 credits; 88 billable contact hours).

Associate of Applied Science program preparing technicians for industrial electrical/electronics roles. Strong hands-on labs in circuit analysis, analog/digital electronics, microprocessors, AC/DC motors and controls, PLCs, industrial automation & process control, medium-voltage power distribution, and National Electrical Code (NEC). Includes data acquisition/instrumentation and CAD drafting. Suitable for industrial electricians/apprentices; many students transfer on a 2+2 pathway to BET/BAS programs.

Monroe County Community College

Program Details

Key Information

Duration
~2 years (66 credits; 88 billable contact hours).
Format
On-Site (Provider Facility)

Prerequisites

  • High School Diploma or GED

Course Curriculum

Program Curriculum

Core sequence includes Fundamentals of Electricity; Electronics I; Digital Electronic Logic; Data Acquisition & Instrumentation; General Physics I; AC/DC Motors & Controls; Intro to Programmable Logic Controls; Circuit Analysis; Microprocessors; Industrial Automation & Process Control; Electronic & Electrical Troubleshooting; Medium Voltage Power Distribution; National Electrical Code; plus general education (math, English, humanities/social sciences) and CAD/drafting.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate solid DC/AC theory and circuit operation.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot analog and digital electronic systems.
  • Program and integrate PLCs for automated/industrial processes.
  • Apply microprocessor concepts and instrumentation/data acquisition.
  • Design, construct, and troubleshoot AC/DC motor control circuits.
  • Read, create, and interpret technical documentation and schematics; write professional lab reports.
  • Use virtual instrumentation, schematic capture, and test applications.
  • Follow NEC/safety standards; practice safe work methods in labs.
  • Develop effective wiring/laboratory skills and equipment competence.
  • Communicate technical information clearly (oral and written).
  • Appreciate cross-disciplinary integration (e.g., mechatronics) and practice independent learning.

Contact

Training Contact Name
Talha Iqbal, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering (primary)
Training Contact Phone

Additional Information

Keyword
Education
College
Degree Type
Associates
Geographic Scope
Michigan
Longevity
Ongoing
Attendance
In-Person
Training Provider Type
Community College
Audience / Employee Role
Entry-Level Technician
Skilled Tradesperson (Electrician)
Maintenance Staff
Quality Control Specialist
Certification Offered
Credit-Bearing Program
Industry-Recognized Certification
Delivery Location
On-Site (Provider Facility)
Target Skill Level
Advanced / Specialized