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Electrical Wiring Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology Degree

Associate of Applied Science

 

image of MC students working in electrical wiring class

If you're interested in becoming an electrician, or if you're a current building and construction professional looking to advance your electrical wiring skills, our program will provide the training, skills, and knowledge you need.

You'll receive a comprehensive mixture of academic and practical training. The coursework, focusing on residential and commercial wiring, is laboratory intensive complemented with additional classroom studies.

Montgomery College is a member of the Registered Apprenticeship-College Consortium, a network of colleges and registered apprentice programs.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Define and explain the basic principles and techniques of residential construction.
  • Apply relevant construction skills in a particular trade area.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. 

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
  • Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Building Trades Technology, Electrical Wiring Concentration

A suggested course sequence follows.

How To Apply and Register

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General Studies Degree

Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.

Workforce Development and Continuing Education

MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.