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Electrical Technology
The Electrical Technology program prepares students for in-demand careers in the electrical and power industries. This hands-on program combines strong technical foundations with practical, real-world training in electrical systems, controls, motors, and safety practices. Students gain the skills needed to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- Career Path
- Construction Industry & Manufacturing
Programs
Electrical Technology, A.A.S.
The Electrical Technology program prepares students for employment in the electrical industry. There is an increased demand for trained electricians to work in the installation, maintenance, and service of residential, commercial and industrial electrical systems. Rewarding career opportunities exist in the areas of industrial automation and fiber optic installations. The program provides comprehensive, theoretical and hands-on training to meet the industry’s continued and changing demands for qualified personnel. Students are required to purchase tools and books.
Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in positions such as electronics technician, field service representative, technical writer, sales representative, computer technician and network technician.
Areas of employment may include research and development, servicing and maintenance, manufacturing and sales. Job responsibilities may require technicians to install and test newly designed equipment, operate and maintain complex electronic systems, write servicing or operating manuals, as well as represent manufacturers and wholesale/retail establishments.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
All of the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degrees are approved for Tech Prep. Qualified high school students may earn up to six credit hours toward the AAS degree through Tech Prep or dual credit. See an HCC counselor for information.
Students may transfer credits for the following courses to an Engineering Technology program at a four-year university in Texas: CETT 1403, DC Circuits; CETT 1405, AC Circuits; CETT 1425, Digital Fundamentals; CETT 1429, Solid State Devices; CETT 1357 (formally 1457), Solid State Circuits.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Upon graduation students will have achieved the following outcomes in support of ABET accreditation:
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The ability to apply knowledge, technique, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
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The ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
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The ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Electrical Technology, A.A.S. degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Smart Building Technology, A.A.S.
The Smart Building Technology AAS will prepare students for the low-voltage electrical controls industry. This will include everything from working with ethernet and fiber optics to various control systems like audio/visual, low-voltage lighting, fire alarm systems, security control systems, retail automation, energy management, and environmental controls. This is a new and exciting area to enter, so you can install and maintain these systems as well as do basic contol networking to integrate these various systems together in the smar home and building industries.
Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in positions such as electronics technician, field service representative, technical writer, sales representative, computer technician and network technician.
Areas of employment may include research and development, servicing and maintenance, manufacturing and sales. Job responsibilities may require technicians to install and test newly designed equipment, operate and maintain complex electronic systems, write servicing or operating manuals, as well as represent manufacturers and wholesale/retail establishments.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
All of the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degrees are approved for Tech Prep. Qualified high school students may earn up to six credit hours toward the AAS degree through Tech Prep or dual credit. See an HCC counselor for information.
Students may transfer credits for the following courses to an Engineering Technology program at a four-year university in Texas: CETT 1403, DC Circuits; CETT 1405, AC Circuits; CETT 1425, Digital Fundamentals; CETT 1429, Solid State Devices; CETT 1357 (formally 1457), Solid State Circuits.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Upon graduation students will have achieved the following outcomes in support of ABET accreditation:
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The ability to apply knowledge, technique, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;
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The ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
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The ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
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The ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Have Questions?
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- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Smart Building Technology, A.A.S. degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Electrical Technology, C1
The Electrical Technology, C1 prepares entry-level students for residential and commercial wiring. In six courses, students learn safety practices, NEC basics, blueprint reading, circuit theory, device installation, conduit bending, panelboard and branch-circuit layout, and troubleshooting with meters.
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Program Format
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- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 18
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View the Electrical Technology, C1 degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Smart Building Technology, C1
The Smart Building Technology C1 will prepare students for the low-voltage electrical controls industry. This will include everything from working with ethernet and fiber optics to various control systems like audio/visual, low-voltage lighting, fire alarm systems, security control systems, retail automation, energy management, and environmental controls. This is a new and exciting area to enter, so you can install and maintain these systems as well as do basic control networking to integrate these various systems together in the smart home and building industries.
Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in positions such as electronics technician, field service representative, technical writer, sales representative, computer technician and network technician.
Areas of employment may include research and development, servicing and maintenance, manufacturing and sales. Job responsibilities may require technicians to install and test newly designed equipment, operate and maintain complex electronic systems, write servicing or operating manuals, as well as represent manufacturers and wholesale/retail establishments.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
All of the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degrees are approved for Tech Prep. Qualified high school students may earn up to six credit hours toward the AAS degree through Tech Prep or dual credit. See an HCC counselor for information.
Students may transfer credits for the following courses to an Engineering Technology program at a four-year university in Texas: CETT 1403, DC Circuits; CETT 1405, AC Circuits; CETT 1425, Digital Fundamentals; CETT 1429, Solid State Devices; CETT 1357 (formally 1457), Solid State Circuits.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 18
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View the Smart Building Technology, C1 degree plan to see the total credit hours required
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Smart Building Technology, C2
The Smart Building Technology, C2 is designed for individuals seeking specialized training in low-voltage systems, with a focus on audio/video, lighting control, and environmental control system installation and configuration. This program prepares students for entry-level employment in residential or commercial settings, equipping them with the hands-on skills and technical knowledge required by companies specializing in smart building integration.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Program Format
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- Hybrid
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 39
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View the Smart Building Technology, C2 degree plan to see the total credit hours required
- Cost
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Solar Technician, C1
The Solar Technician certificate programs provide students with the basic knowledge of solar technology, manufacturing and services. This certificate program prepares students to work as installers, maintenance technicians, and constructors of solar panels and related technologies.
Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in positions such as electronics technician, field service representative, technical writer, sales representative, computer technician and network technician.
Areas of employment may include research and development, servicing and maintenance, manufacturing and sales. Job responsibilities may require technicians to install and test newly designed equipment, operate and maintain complex electronic systems, write servicing or operating manuals, as well as represent manufacturers and wholesale/retail establishments.
The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
All of the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degrees are approved for Tech Prep. Qualified high school students may earn up to six credit hours toward the AAS degree through Tech Prep or dual credit. See an HCC counselor for information.
Students may transfer credits for the following courses to an Engineering Technology program at a four-year university in Texas: CETT 1403, DC Circuits; CETT 1405, AC Circuits; CETT 1425, Digital Fundamentals; CETT 1429, Solid State Devices; CETT 1357 (formally 1457), Solid State Circuits.
In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 18
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View the Solar Technician, C1 degree plan to see the total credit hours required
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Career Outlook
This overview highlights key labor market indicators for University Transfer and Workforce Training careers in this field in the Houston area, including the number of currently employed, the median annual salary for the occupation, and the job growth.
Average Salary
50th percentile (median) salary range in the Houston area.
Currently Employed
22,367 currently employed in the Greater Houston area.
Projected Growth
4.8% projected growth for 2026-2030.