Located in Clyde, Haywood Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology. The program combines general education requirements with core electrical courses. Students in the 66-credit program take courses in basic writing, diagrams and schematics, electrical estimating, motors and controls and DC/AC electricity. Elective courses include electrical maintenance, drawing, electric power systems and telecommunications cabling. The program educates students through classroom work, lectures and labs.
Mayland Community College is located in Spruce Pine; it offers a diploma program in electrical/electronics technology. Topics covered in the curriculum include basic writing practices, National Electrical Code, industrial motor controls and digital electronics. Most of the training is completed through hands-on laboratory work under the supervision of qualified instructors. Students also must complete foundational coursework in college algebra, applied mathematics, expository writing and communications.
Students enrolled in Isothermal Community College can work towards an associate degree in electrical/electronics technology. The college is located in Spindale, and prepares graduates for apprentice training programs or on-the-job training within an electrical company. Courses in the program include electrical machines, industrial electronics, digital electronics, motors and controls, NEC calculations and PLC applications. Students are also required to complete an applications project during their final semester.
Located in Sylva, Southwestern Community College offers a diploma and certificate program in electrical/electronic technology. The diploma program is 44 credits, while the certificate program is 17 credits. Both programs cover topics in DC/AC electricity, basic wiring, and motors and controls. Students in the diploma program also learn about telecom cabling, technical drafting, and are required to complete a work experience. .