Industrial Systems Technology Diploma (IST4)
The Industrial Systems Technology diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an industrial systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The diploma program teaches skills in industrial systems technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians with any industrial enterprise or manufacturing concern.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 46 credit hours
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
Occupational Courses
Occupational Electives (select 9 credits from the list below)