Program Overview
Savannah Technical College's Electrical Technology program includes a 54-credit Electrical Technology Diploma, code ET12, and a 20-credit Electrical Construction Technician Technical Certificate of Credit, code ECJ1. The catalog lists minimum lengths of four terms for the diploma and two terms for the certificate. Both appear in the Savannah Campus program list at 5717 White Bluff Road. The department's program page lists the Savannah and Liberty campuses and in-person, hybrid, and night availability across its offerings. Confirm the campus, timetable, and delivery format for the chosen award with the department; those options do not mean every course is offered every way.
Curriculum Highlights
The diploma combines theory with practical application. Its occupational courses cover industrial safety, direct and alternating current, electrical prints and symbols, basic and advanced commercial wiring, electric motors, electrical controls, basic and advanced residential wiring, and photovoltaic systems. Basic coursework includes mathematics, English, professional development, and computer literacy. The shorter construction technician certificate concentrates on electrical prints, safety, current fundamentals, and commercial wiring. Its stated aim is entry into electrician's-assistant work on the on-site construction of residential and commercial buildings. The department describes hands-on lab training throughout.
Admission Requirements
New applicants complete the online application, submit transcripts, and provide proof of residency; returning and transfer students follow separate instructions. The college's fee schedule lists a $25 admission application fee. The catalog pages for both awards publish minimum Next Generation ACCUPLACER scores of 224 in reading, 236 in writing, and 229 in arithmetic. Ask Admissions at 912-443-5513 about the current placement process and any alternatives before enrolling. For program advising, contact Electrical Technology department head James Halford at 912-443-5861; the department lists his office in the Industrial Technology Building at Savannah.
Cost & Financial Aid
The college's 2026–2027 schedule for associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate courses lists tuition of $107 per credit hour in-state, $214 out-of-state, and $428 for international students. Mandatory semester fees add $426: activity, registration, student insurance, instructional technology, special instruction, campus safety, printing, and parking or facility charges. The tuition rate alone is not a complete program price.
Career Outcomes
The diploma addresses inspecting, maintaining, installing, and repairing residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. The construction technician certificate specifically targets electrician's-assistant work. The department lists industrial electrician, EV infrastructure technician, solar photovoltaic installer, and commercial electrician apprentice among top careers.