The Metropolitan State College of Denver offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. This degree focuses on theory through classroom lectures and practice in laboratory settings. Courses in this major include Circuits I and II, which cover DC circuit analysis as well as complex network equations, transformers and AC formulation. Other courses include industrial electronics, digital circuitry and fiber optics. Tuition cost for this degree is dependent on whether or not you're a Colorado resident. As of 2010, credit hour rates range from $369 for one credit hour to $3,291 for 18 credit hours for Colorado residents. Non-resident rates range from $472 for one credit hour to $5,662 for 18 credit hours. Financial aid is available for eligible students. To enroll in the degree program, you must submit an application and official high school and/or college transcripts (if applicable). High school seniors must include official ACT/SAT scores while transfer students must have a 2.3 GPA minimum.
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Auraria Campus
Speer Blvd. and Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80217
303-556-2400
mscd.edu
The Emily Griffith Opportunity School offers a four-year apprenticeship training program that teaches students how to install wiring, electrical systems and fixtures in commercial and industrial buildings. As an apprentice in this program, students can choose between three different career paths: voice data video technician, residential or industrial electrician. Students learn theory through classroom lectures and develop this knowledge in practical work. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid high school diploma or GED and be proficient in high school level algebra. Contractor, trade or union associations pay most of the tuition cost for apprentice electricians; however, this amount varies and is awarded on an individual basis.
Emily Griffith Opportunity and High School
1250 Welton St.
Denver, CO 80204
303-644-4971
egos-school.com
The Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado offers a four-year electrician apprenticeship program. Each year students take 144 hours of training. In the first year, students attend 21 courses, which include construction math, conductors/cables, basic rigging, residential electrical services and electrical test equipment. During the second year, students learn more advanced techniques and theories in 27 courses. The third year enhances this knowledge by expanding on more advanced electrical techniques through 19 courses. In the fourth and final year of training, students take 20 courses in advanced techniques. The four-year training program offers classroom learning followed by practical exercises overseen by master electricians. Like other apprenticeship programs, tuition is often paid for by local contractors, trade or union associations.
Construction Industry Training Council of Colorado
646 Mariposa St.
Denver, CO 80204
303-893-1500
citcinc.org