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Dual Credit Electrical Technology Program

Program Overview

The Grayson College Dual Credit Electrical Technology Program prepares students for careers in the electrical industry and provides foundational coursework toward becoming a Journeyman Electrician through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as well as an AAS in Electrical Technology.

Students completing the program work towards and may earn a Residential Electrical Technology Certificate while gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge in residential wiring, electrical theory, motors, transformers, electrical planning, and safety procedures.

Certificate

Students completing the required coursework are eligible to earn a:

  • Residential Electrical Technology Certificate

Instruction & Curriculum

Courses are taught by Grayson College instructors and combine:

  • Classroom instruction
  • Hands-on laboratory experiences
  • Industry-based electrical training
  • National Electrical Code instruction

Curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment and continued advancement in the electrical trades.

Schedule

The Electrical Technology program follows a more structured schedule due to required laboratory and hands-on training components. Students should plan accordingly to accommodate class and lab times.

Class Location

Classes are offered in both online and face-to-face formats at Grayson College campuses as scheduled.

Admission Requirements

TSI Requirement

No TSI requirement.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.

Vaccination Requirement

Texas state law requires students under the age of 22 attending classes on a Grayson College campus to provide documentation of a meningococcal vaccination within the previous five years or submit a conscientious objection waiver prior to enrollment.

Tuition, Fees & Supplies

Tuition & Fees

  • $102 per credit hour + applicable fees
  • Inclusive Access textbook fee: $29.50 per credit hour (students may exercise the option to opt out) or $1019 for textbooks

Lab Fees

  • ELPT 1221 and ELTN 1291: $24 lab fee
  • ELPT 1411, ELTN 1391, ELPT 2337, ELPT 1329, ELPT 2305, and various electives: $72 lab fee

Recommended Supplies

  • Hand tool kit from Amazon or Home Depot averaging $70
  • Jeans, shirt, close-toed shoes

 

Financial Aid

Full or partial tuition waivers may be available for dual credit students who qualify for free or reduced lunch programs.

Typical Course of Study

Level 1 Residential Electrical Technology Certificate

Total Hours

27

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

ELPT 1411

Basic Electrical Theory

4

ELPT 1221

Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools

2

ELPT 1325

National Electrical Code

3

DFTG 1425 or TECM 1403

Blueprint Reading and Sketching or Technical Calculations

4

ELTN 1291

Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission

2
ELPT 2337 Electrical Planning and Estimating 3
ELPT 1329 Residential Wiring 3
ELPT 2305 Motors and Transformers 3
Electrical Elective Approved Electrical Elective 3

*ITSY 1300 is a prerequisite for ITSY 1342

Course offerings and sequencing may vary based on semester availability and student scheduling needs.

Approved Electrical Electives

  • ELPT 1380 Cooperative in Electrical and Power Transmissions
  • ELPT 1364 Practicum in Electrical and Power Transmission
  • ELPT 1311 Solar Fundamentals
  • FCEL 1305 Fuel Cell and Alternative/Renewable Energy

Course offerings and sequencing may vary based on semester availability and student scheduling needs.

Questions?

Valerie Ray

Director of Academic & CTE Dual Credit Programs
Email: dualcredit [at] grayson [dot] edu
Phone: 903-415-2530

Doyle Roy

Director of Industrial Technologies
Email: royd [at] grayson [dot] edu
Phone: 903-415-2530