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.
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.