Electrical Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Student working in electrical lab

About this program

You enjoy science. Excel at math. And it’s easy to imagine yourself in a hands-on career. If that’s the case, a future in electrical technology could be yours. At Penn College, you’ll learn alongside experienced instructors. Troubleshooting circuitry. Exploring industrial electronics and electrical machinery. Mastering the features of programmable logic controllors (PLCs). And you’ll do it all in advanced learning labs, using tools and equipment just like you’ll see in the field. 

And if you want to level up, we've got a degree for that too. As an Electrical Technology student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology.

Next steps...

You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.

8

Specialized Learning Labs

100%

Overall Placement

17

Average Class Size

Careers

  • Field service technician 
  • Electrical engineering technologist
  • Industrial technician 
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
  • Residential Electrical Theory (ELT114)
  • Residential Electrical Lab (ELT115)
  • Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
  • Construction Lab II-Commercial (ELT120)
  • Alternating Current Fundamentals (ELT122)
  • Electrical Drawing & Print Reading (ELT130)
  • Industrial Motor Control (ELT227)
  • Industrial Electronics (ELT235)
  • Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
  • Industrial Power & Control Systems (ELT254)
  • Programmable Logic Control Input/Output Devices (ELT249)
  • Applied Industrial Networking Essentials (ELT221)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

  • Physics Survey (PHS103)
  • Core Arts Perspective (ARP) or
  • Core Applied Arts Perspective (AAP) or
  • Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective (CDP) or
  • Core Historical Perspective (HIP) or
  • Core Social Science Perspective (SSP)

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • Technical Algebra & Trigonometry I (MTH123) or
  • College Algebra & Trigonometry I (MTH181)
  • Information, Technology & Society (CSC124)
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
  • English Composition II (ENL121) or
  • Technical & Professional Communication (ENL201)
Featured Video

Electrical Labs Transformed

Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students. 

Featured Video

Electrical Technology

If you appreciate a solid challenge and love flexing your troubleshooting skills, you've come to the right place. This hands-on career path is matched with an equally hands-on approach to learning. From day one, you'll begin exploring the theories and mastering the technical skills that will push you to become a leader in your field. 

Student Experience

"I felt like I was well prepared. It’s not like your head was in a book 24/7. It was actually doing a day’s work, hands on."

Evan Mudd, Maintenance Electrician, Crown Cork & Seal

Electrical Technology

Tour Schedule

Seeing is believing.

Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.

Apr 7

Undergraduate Open House

Sunday, April 7 8:30 AM - 3 PM

More tour dates are on the way.

But let's customize a tour for you now. Call, chat, or email for options.

Need a different date?

Let's customize a tour for you now. Call, chat, or email for options.

Contact

Admissions Office

Mechatronics Lab
Facilities

Mechatronics Lab

Test your skills with advanced conveyor systems and work with mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic trainers. Here, you'll get hands-on experience in specialized labs with equipment just like you'll see in the real world.

PLC Lab
Facilities

PLC Lab

Use the Allen Bradley control platform to put your programming to work in our fully equipped PLC lab.

Machine Analysis Lab
Facilities

Machine Analysis Lab

Test and analyze motors, transformers, sensors, and more in the Machine Analysis Lab.

Dual Degree

What is Building Automation?

Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More

Electrical Technology & Building Automation

Building Automation Engineering

The future needs you. Are you ready?

 

Learn More

82%

Students Hired BEFORE Graduation

Building Automation Engineering

Access to More Career Opportunities

Building Automation Engineering

Land a Job Through Your Internship

Building Automation Engineering

Increase Your Earning Potential

Building Automation Engineering

Industry Partners

Work with experts to become an expert

Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.

Phoenix Contact
PPL
Crown Cork & Seal
Global Tungsten & Powders
Internship

Your knowledge in practice

Internships are key for career preparation. Hone your management skills through real-world experience.

Learn More
Student Life

Lead and put your skills to the test

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions. 

Student Organizations at Penn College

Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

Penn College News
03.14.2024

Klein Tools captures footage, honors electrical instructor

Representatives from Klein Tools experienced Penn College’s electrical program on Wednesday. A Corporate Tomorrow Maker, the company plans to feature the Penn College footage on its website, YouTube channel and social media outlets. Klein Tools is building engagement with postsecondary students to combat the skills gap.

01.24.2024

Coterra Energy presents $1.4 million check to Penn College

Representatives from Coterra Energy, Pennsylvania College of Technology and elected officials from the region gathered on Jan. 24 for the presentation of a $1.4 million check in conjunction with the company’s Neighborhood Assistance Program donation to the college. The funds will pay for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in the college’s electrical and architecture & sustainable design programs, as well as generate Camp Freedom scholarships for veterans and first responders.

11.21.2023

College gets $1.4 million for program expansions, scholarships

Through expansion of a state program announced on Nov. 20, Pennsylvania College of Technology will receive more than $1.4 million from Coterra Energy for renovation and expansion of labs and instructional spaces in its electrical and architecture & sustainable design programs. The funding will also generate scholarships for veterans and first responders from Camp Freedom.

Gain global experience
Study Abroad

Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

Learn More

Student Experience

The community as their classroom

Students power local park

Penn College electrical students powered their education throughout the fall semester by employing their skills at a regional park. The 15 second-semester students installed electrical service at Lime Bluff Recreation Area in Hughesville. What began in the heat of August ended in December’s chill as the students worked about five hours a week at the complex.

Read their story

More Information

View general transfer information

Students in the Electrical Technology (EL) major are required to purchase their own personal tools. Not all tools are necessary initially, faculty will identify what tools are required the first day of class. Therefore students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty. Please direct any tool list questions to the School office.

View the Electrical Technology Tool List

Program supplies and books are available for purchase through The College Store.

Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

  • Mr. Henry Barusevicius, '21, Journeyman Electrician, HB Electric
  • Mr. James E Beamer, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
  • Mr. Jayce Bell, Senior Controls Engineering Manager, First Quality Products
  • Mr. Kelly C Betz, Vice President, Martz Technologies, Inc.
  • Mr. Aaron S Deck, '05, '07, Manager, Plant Maintenance Planning and Reliability, Keallanova
  • Mr. Jason K Embick, '03, Special Projects Coordinator, NSSC, Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Mr. Duval J Frederich, PMP, '14, '16, Project Manager, AME, Inc.
  • Mr. Gary Gable, '74, President, Paul Gable & Sons Electric, Inc.
  • Mr. Jay Gable, '02, Vice President, Paul Gable & Sons Electrical Contractors
  • Mr Carl Gravely, '06, '08, Senior Engineer/Estimator, Honeywell International, Inc.
  • Mr. Brion Harlan, '88, Owner, Bower Electric
  • Mr. Ross M Hoffman, '07, Systems Specialist Supervisor, Automated Logic
  • Mr. Alexander Holbrook, Product Manager, PPL Corp
  • Mr. David Kranz, Owner/Electrical Inspector, Kranz Inspection Service
  • Mr. David M Leberfinger, Electrical Engineer, Tenney Environmental
  • Mr. Brandon Shoemaker, Electrical Engineer, Dyco Inc.
  • Mr. Christopher T Walsh, Vice President, Human Resources, Pritchett Controls, Inc.
  • Mr. Mathew J Younes, '07, '09, Field Engineer, NRG Controls North
  • Career Fair Connections

    Career Fair Connections

    Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

    Learn More About Career Fair