Program Overview
Paris Junior College (PJC) offers an Electrician Certificate on its Paris campus, 2400 Clarksville St. in Paris, Texas. The program page lists 30 semester credit hours and an on-campus format. The 2026-2027 degree catalog describes it as a clock-hour workforce certificate of 736 clock hours, equal to 30 semester credit hours, taken over two semesters of 368 clock hours each. PJC says the program builds a foundation in electrical theory, wiring methods, motors and controls, blueprint reading and troubleshooting.
Curriculum Highlights
The first semester covers commercial and industrial blueprint reading, basic electrical theory, an introduction to electrical safety and tools, National Electrical Code I and residential wiring. The second semester covers industrial wiring, National Electrical Code II, motor control, commercial wiring and transformers. PJC says the program prepares students for residential, commercial and industrial electrical settings, including facilities maintenance with lighting, security systems and electrical equipment. The catalog also lists a 12-credit Residential Electrician Helper award built from the first-semester electrical courses. Coursework emphasizes National Electrical Code compliance and hands-on lab work.
Admission Requirements
PJC has an open-door admissions policy. Applicants submit PJC's own application or the ApplyTexas or MyTexasFuture application, send official high school or college transcripts or GED scores, take the TSIA2 placement test unless exempt, and provide meningitis vaccination information before enrolling. A student who did not finish high school may be admitted on individual approval after showing ability to benefit through a required assessment.
Cost & Financial Aid
The degree catalog says this clock-hour program is approved for federal financial aid. Because of federal rules, PJC records daily attendance, and students must meet minimum attendance standards to keep aid eligibility. PJC participates in federal, state and institutional aid programs, starting with the FAFSA each year. Tuition and fees depend on residency, course load and program; PJC publishes current rates on its tuition and fees page, so this listing does not state a program total.
Career Outcomes
PJC names apprentice electrician, maintenance technician and wiring installer as career pathways and says students can begin with the certificate and build toward advanced certifications or an associate degree. The catalog notes that this certificate is a workforce credential, not a degree or transfer pathway.