Program Overview
Dunwoody College of Technology offers a 72-credit Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Construction & Maintenance (ELEC). The catalog lists two years (four semesters) with fall and spring starts. Training takes place at Dunwoody's Minneapolis campus, 818 Dunwoody Boulevard. The program page says classes are daytime only and on campus only, while the catalog entry lists day and evening classes; confirm the current timetable with Admissions before planning work or transportation.
The program prepares students for entry-level positions in electrical construction, maintenance, manufacturing of electrical components, estimating, sales, and related fields.
Curriculum Highlights
Instruction begins with the science of electricity and moves into wiring methods, controls, power generation, schematics and blueprints, and electrical and job-site safety. Technical courses pair AC and DC principles with labs, then cover machines and controls, residential and commercial wiring labs, four National Electrical Code courses, plans and estimates, building automation, and alternative energy. General requirements include algebra and trigonometry plus communications, humanities, science, and social science electives. The program page adds solar and wind technologies, blueprint reading, and an OSHA 10 Construction card for students who complete the required training.
Admission Requirements
First-time college applicants submit a completed application and high school transcripts or a GED certificate. Dunwoody recommends a personal interview with an admissions counselor to confirm fit with the applicant's goals, and ACT or SAT scores are optional. Transfer and other applicants follow their own admission pages. Contact Admissions at 612-374-5800 or [email protected] to discuss prior education, the schedule, and next steps.
Cost & Financial Aid
Dunwoody's 2026–27 program pricing summary lists ELEC AAS as four terms with $65,517 total program tuition, $996 in required fees, and $1,165 for books, supplies, and fees, for a $67,678 program total.
Career Outcomes
Graduates should be able to interpret and apply the National Electrical Code, read and evaluate electrical drawings, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment, and follow industry safety standards. Credits transfer into Dunwoody bachelor's programs in construction management, business management and leadership, and power and construction engineering technology.