2025-2026 Catalog

Electrical and Instrumentation Technology Technical Certificate

Program Description

Electrical Instrumentation Technology is an emphasis area under the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Sciences and Technology. This program generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, install and repair electrical, electronic and instrumentation controls in an industrial environment.  Electrical and instrumentation control technicians work in any of a number of different industries such as, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing, and construction.  Students can complete a technical certificate and certificate of proficiency in Electrical & Instrumentation Technology.  The courses in both certificates can be applied toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree.  Students completing this program will have skills to obtain employment as an electrical or instrumentation apprentice for local industry and/or contractors.

 

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
  • A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.

 

General Requirements

  • This certificate requires successful completion of 30 credit hours.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

EE 1003Introduction to Basic Electricity

3

EN 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4

IMEI 1004NCCER E&I Level I

4

MD 1303Shielded Metal Arc Welding

3

CPSC 1003Introduction to Computers

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

MD 1073NCCER

3

IMEI 1014NCCER E&I Level II

4

Total Credit Hours: 30