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Associate in Applied Science Degree
This program is offered in partnership with FirstEnergy Corporation. It prepares students for employment as a line worker in electric and related utility industries. Students gain knowledge and skills in DC/AC electricity, electrical circuits, electrical control wiring, wiring systems, transformers, power generation and power distribution. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction students also participate in hands-on experiences at a local electric utility company training facility. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be more employable and able to command a higher starting wage rate than the typical entry-level employee in the utility industry. Enrollment in the program is restricted.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Semester | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUT100 | Fall | Electric Utility Technology I * | 6 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 | |
| MAT110 | Algebra II | 3 | |
| ORI102 | College Success Strategies | 2 | |
| IFT110 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 | |
| EUT120 | Spring | Electric Utility Technology II * | 6 |
| EUT110 | Electrical Systems & Control Wiring | 4 | |
| PHY150 | Applied Physics | 4 | |
| COM141 | Technical Writing | 3 | |
| EUT290 | Summer | Cooperative Education * | 3 |
| Course Number | Semester | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUT130 | Fall | Transformers, Power Generation & Distribution | 4 |
| EUT200 | Electric Utility Technology III * | 6 | |
| PHI275 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| PSY120 | Interpersonal Relations & Communications | 3 | |
| BUS100 | Spring | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| EUT220 | Electric Utility Technology IV * | 6 | |
| ENV130 | The Environment | 3 | |
| SOC125 | Individual and Society | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 68 | ||
* Indicates course is held at Met-Ed.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate effective technical writing skills.
- Demonstrate work practices that comply with OSHA and safety guidelines for the electric utility industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various hand tools used in the electrical utility industry.
- Operate equipment used in the maintenance and repair of electric utility systems
- Obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Troubleshoot faults in both above ground and underground circuits.
- Repair both un-energized and live circuits.
Degree Specifications:
To earn this degree, you need to take a total of 68 credit hours, completed consecutively over the 21-month period. Classroom-based courses will be held at Reading Area Community College, and laboratory "field" courses are held at the Met-Ed facility located near the college. The program will prepare you for employment as a line worker. Class size is limited.
Please note: In addition to the RACC admission requirements, an 80-hour mandatory technical skills observation session is required.
