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The Electrician Apprenticeship degree, in partnership with the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union, is open only to individuals admitted into the Electrician Apprenticeship Program of the IBEW. This degree will fulfill the classroom component of the IBEW/JATC apprenticeship experience. This program requires a minimum of 64 credits in program requirements and general education as listed below.

For more information about Electro-Mechanical Technology, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: ELMEC.AAS.ELECA

Program Requirements
ELMEC 1110Motor & Generator Fundamentals3
ELMEC 1130Industrial Electricity3
ELMEC 1150National Electrical Code3
ELMEC 1190Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers3
ELMEC 2860Internship (Career & Technical Ed)1-4
ELMEC 2863Internship (Career & Technical Ed)3
ELMEC 2864Internship (Career & Technical Ed)4
ELECT 1100Electricity and Electronics Fundamentals3
ELECT 1101Circuits I3
ELECT 1120Electronic Documentation and Fabrication3
ELECT 1130Electronics Materials and Fabrication2
ELECT 1141Digital Fundamentals3
ELECT 1151Electronic Devices and Applications4
ELECT 2220Electronic Instruments, Measurements, And Control3
MANUF 1101Industrial Design/CAD3
MANUF 2280Industrial Safety2
General Education
Select 19-22 credits, including 2 semester hours in Global/Multicultural Studies or Contemporary Life Skills. 119-22
Total Credits65-71
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In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Program Requirements are done through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Students will submit their ACE transcript to the Office of Student Records for evaluation. The Electrician Apprenticeship program, in partnership with the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union, is open only to individuals admitted into the Electrician Apprenticeship Program of the IBEW. The College of DuPage Requirements beyond the requirements for completing the apprenticeship program are:

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
Gen EdMathematics 3-5
Gen EdPhysical and Life Sciences (with lab) 3-5
Gen EdCommunication 3
Gen EdSocial and Behavioral Sciences 3
 Credits12-16
Second Semester
Gen EdCommunication 3
Gen EdHumanities and Fine Arts 3
Gen EdGlobal Multicultural Studies 2
or Gen EdContemporary Life Skills  
 Credits8
 Total Credits20-24

Program Milestones

First Semester

  • Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

  • If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.