Industrial Electronics Technology

Program Information

Industrial Technology is an instructional program that prepares students for a wide range of technical positions within the industrial manufacturing industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of electricity, electronics, digital techniques, electrical power distribution, motor controls, fluid power systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), as well as basic manufacturing concepts and skills. Graduates will possess the skills necessary to enter the workforce as technicians in the fields of industrial electronic and electrical servicing, PLC and process control, industrial automation and robotics, power distribution, and as general electronics technicians.

Location of Program:

Forrest County Campus Hancock Campus

Program Start:

Fall Semester

Program Instructor Contact Information:

Sam McNease
601.554.5477
smcnease@prcc.edu

Your natural abilities


  • Analytical skills
  • Curiosity for technology
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Hands-on aptitude
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solvings

Classroom knowledge


  • Installing electrical wiring and components
  • Designing and testing electrical circuits
  • Reading industrial blueprints and wiring diagrams
  • Troubleshooting automated processes
  • Programming robotics and automated systems

Graduation options


  • Associates in Applied Science

Possible careers in this program:

Industrial Engineering Technician

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