Electrical Distribution Systems (A.A.S.)
Electrical Distribution Systems (A.A.S.)
Program Description
A.A.S. Degree: 65 Hours
Electric utility line technicians install and repair poles, conductors, cables, and operate and maintain equipment used in electrical power and distribution systems. Students in this program will learn to climb wood pole structures, equipment operation, build and maintain electrical distribution systems, all while placing an emphasis on safe work practices and critical thinking skills. The degree program is intended to prepare individuals for employment at any utility offering an apprenticeship program. Program enrollment is limited and students are selected on a competitive basis.
Pre-Admission Recommendations - 22 credit hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42." CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.
Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.
Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
- EDS 151: Commercial Driver License
- EDS 152: Commercial Driver License Lab
- EDS 151: Commercial Driver License
- EDS 152: Commercial Driver License Lab
Written Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communications - 3 Credit Hours
COM 200 is preferred.
Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
- TEC 108: Applied Technical Mathematics
- MTH 110: Intermediate Algebra
- MTH 128: Contemporary Mathematics
- MTH 128S: Cont Mathematics with Support
- MTH 130: Algebra for Calculus
- MTH 130S: Algebra for Calculus With Support
- MTH 131: Trigonometry
- MTH 138: Pre-Calculus Mathematics
- MTH 140: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MTH 141: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MTH 210: Statistical Methods
- MTH 214: Discrete Mathematics
- MTH 215: Algebraic Structures
- MTH 230: Linear Algebra
- MTH 240: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MTH 241: Differential Equations
Natural Sciences - 4 Credit Hours
- TES 140: Technical Physics
- BIO 105: Environmental Science
- CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry
- CHM 160: General Chemistry I
- PHY 105: Introduction to Physics
- PHY 110: Introduction to Geology
- PHY 115: Introduction to Astronomy
- PHY 120: General Physics I
- PHY 220: Physics Engrs & Scientists I
- CHM 160 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
Electrical Distribution Systems Program Requirements - 43 Credit Hours
- EDS 100: Intro to Elec. Distribution
- EDS 120: Safety & Prevention Methods
- EDS 150: Equipment Operation
- EDS 160: Pole Climbing Skills
- EDS 170: Overhead Power Distribution
- EDS 200: Electrical Distribution II
- EDS 237: Transformer Theory
- EDS 246: Service Installation & Metering
- EDS 250: Gloving & Live Line Procedure
- EDS 260: Distribution Systems Maint.
- EDS 270: Underground Power Dist.