Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Associate of Applied Science
Southwest Virginia Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Electronics provides you with specialized skills that are in constant demand. You'll learn everything you need to move straight into the work force as a technician, sales specialist, help desk staff, or related position. This program also gets you about halfway to a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. If you want to continue your studies, your associate's degree credits will transfer straight over.

Outcomes

The following topics will be covered Safety, Basic Electricity, Basic Alternative Energy Systems, Electronics, Electric Motors, Robotics, PLCs, and Hydraulics/Pneumatics.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Many of the courses in this program have either evening or online options.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Students receive a lot of hands on training throughout this program. There are several lab based classes that will cover topics such as electronics, PLC programming, electrical installation, alternative energy systems, three phase motors, and hydraulic/pneumatics.
Doing More With Your Degree Double major in one of several other programs and potentially still complete within two years. Programs such as Mechatronics, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, and Industrial Maintenance require many of the same courses that are required for Electrical/Electronics.
Program Successes & Highlights Complete the Electrical/Electronics Associates of Applied Science degree in as little a four semesters.
Related Programs & Certifications
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Career Studies Certificate in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics
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Career Studies Certificate Electrical Installation
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Career Studies Certificate in Industrial Maintenance
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Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics
69
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics
69
Plan GPA 941-02
69
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 941-02
18
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 51 credits may be applied to this program.
ELE 136 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 140 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 176 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 211 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 239 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 240 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENE 100 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ETR 113 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 114 Requirement
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 143 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HUM Elective (3cr) Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 137 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 160 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ITE 152 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MEC 140 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 155 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 165 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 154 Requriement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
RPK/HLT/PED Elective (1 cr)
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SAF 127 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Sci EEE (3 cr) Require
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE 190 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer & Electronics TecAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Computer and Electronics Technology: Secure Computer NetworkingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in Computer and Electronics Technology - Computer NetworkingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in EngineeringAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Programming and Logic Control)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Renewable Energy Technologies)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Fiber and Data Cabling)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3021.00Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansOperate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3028.00Calibration Technologists and TechniciansExecute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3023.00Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3012.00Electrical and Electronics DraftersPrepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
49-2095.00Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayInspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
17-3024.00Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansOperate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3024.01Robotics TechniciansBuild, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 69 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical/Electronics at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $11,661 $0 $11,661 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.