Program Overview
St. Cloud Technical & Community College offers an 81-credit Associate in Applied Science in Electrical Construction Technology. The college also offers a 72-credit diploma in the same field. This listing covers the AAS and its associated cost estimate; the diploma has a different credit requirement and should be compared separately.
The college is at 1540 Northway Drive in St. Cloud. Electrical instruction includes classroom and shop activities, with practical mockups used to develop installation skills. Confirm the current class timetable and assigned facilities with the department before arranging employment hours or transportation. A campus address alone does not establish an individual student's schedule.
Curriculum Highlights
Students study electrical fundamentals, AC and DC systems, motors, generators and transformers. Training also covers three-phase systems, electrical controls, variable-frequency drives and programmable logic controllers. Shop work connects theory to wiring and troubleshooting tasks that arise in electrical construction and maintenance.
The AAS combines electrical coursework with broader degree requirements. Compare its course sequence with the diploma rather than assuming the two credentials are interchangeable. Ask an advisor how previous education, course availability and your intended enrollment load affect progression through the program.
Admission Requirements
Follow SCTCC's admissions instructions for your student category, including first-time, returning, transfer or other applicable routes. Complete the application and respond to follow-up instructions about education records, advising and enrollment. The general application process does not by itself confirm a place in the electrical program.
The program page warns of a waitlist and advises applying from mid-September for the following year's fall entry. Confirm the current intake and waitlist status directly; that recurring advice is not proof of an available seat. Admissions can be reached at 320-308-5089 or [email protected]. Ask about the AAS specifically and the next workable course sequence.
Cost & Financial Aid
For 2026–2027, the program cost sheet estimates $23,568 for the 81-credit AAS. It separates $21,033 in tuition and fees from $2,535 for books, supplies and materials. The diploma has its own 72-credit estimate and must not be substituted for the AAS amount.
Electrical Construction Technology uses a program-specific rate, so the college's general tuition rate is not a reliable substitute. Request an updated personal estimate, including expenses outside the program sheet such as transportation and housing. Discuss financial aid with the college without assuming a particular award.
Career Outcomes
The program develops skills for electrical installation, construction and maintenance. The AAS is an academic credential; it does not itself establish paid apprenticeship employment or issue an electrician license. Confirm any applicable work-experience and licensing requirements for your intended job.