Automation, Certificate

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Academic Plan Code: 978

This certificate is for individuals who would like to work in controls and automation. This certificate provides the necessary skills to integrate equipment using all of the latest technology available. The program courses provide students access to the equipment that they will see in industry and allows them to develop a deeper understanding of how to integrate the equipment with controllers like PLCs and Robots.

Financial Aid

Effective Summer 2025, this program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Program Courses

EL 164 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credit Hours: 3
EL 166 - Advanced PLC Systems Credit Hours: 3
EL 171 - Fanuc Robotics Credit Hours: 3
EL 201 - Industrial Electricity Credit Hours: 4
EL 276 - Automation Integration Credit Hours: 3

Program Tracks

Students should select one (1) of the track options below.

Industrial Track

CIS 175 - Introduction to Networks (CCNA I) Credit Hours: 3
DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks Credit Hours: 3
TE 104 - Advanced Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

Total Industrial Track Credits

25 (minimum)

Advanced Track

CIS 233 - Network+ Credit Hours: 3

Total Advanced Track Credits

19 (minimum)