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Apr 23, 2024
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2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Electrical Engineering - A.S. (TTP)
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The Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering is a two-year program for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. An electrical engineer designs, tests, installs, and maintains large-scale electronic equipment, machinery for use in manufacturing, power generation or transmission. Use of computer-assisted engineering and design software are commonplace in the industry.
Transfer Options
The Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) degree is designed to create a smooth transition to all public universities offering a Baccalaureate degree in this major by guaranteeing the transferability of all courses. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: There are to be no course substitutions in this program.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (42)
- History Credits: (6)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (at least one course in Literature) Credits: (9)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (25)*
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (67)
*NOTE:
Students are encouraged to take two courses, Circuits II and Digital Design, before transferring to a university.
Courses in engineering technology do not fulfill any of the requirements for the Area of Emphasis in Electrical Engineering.
Although it is possible to complete the B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering in four semesters after earning the associate’s degree, students typically need five or six semesters to complete requirements.
Career and Salary Information
| Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree |
Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree |
| Electrical Engineer |
$55,600 |
$85,200 |
| Electronics Engineer |
$55,500 |
$82,500 |
| Computer Systems Engineer |
$34,600 |
$65,300 |
| Mechatronics Engineer |
$27,400 |
$72,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer |
$53,200 |
$80,500 |
Career and salary information taken from onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (17)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (17)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
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