No. of Credits: 63
Contact: B. Brezina, Interim Chair, Business and Technology Division;
R. Gates, Program Coordinator
The Nuclear Engineering Technology: Instrumentation and Control Associate of Applied Science degree will have both an academic and an industrial focus, resulting in the education and training required for graduates to understand, install, test and maintain components and control systems in power plants. The program will emphasize instrumentation and control systems relevant to the nuclear industry, though many principles will also apply to other types of power plants, electrical utilities systems, and energy-related systems. Cooperative education requirements will allow students opportunities to demonstrate and test current components and systems. This program will be using the Nuclear Uniform Curricular Program (NUCP) as developed by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) for use in the Nuclear Power Plant industry.
Students who complete the program with a grade point average of 2.8 or above and no grade lower than a “B” in the core (EGT, ELT, and NET) courses will receive in addition to the Associate degree diploma, a certificate of completion signed by the National Academy of Nuclear Training Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, and the College of Southern Maryland. This certificate is accepted at all nuclear power plants in the United States and will signify the student’s completion of an NET’s NUCP based curriculum of study.
Prospective students must meet specific academic and personal background standards prior to admission to the program. Students may need to go through various background checks prior to the cooperative education course. Students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all required (EGT, ELT, and NET) courses in order to progress in the program.
Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for admission:
- High school diploma or GED
- Placement into ENG 1010 and MTH 0950 (or above)
- Submission of the application to the program, to include criminal background and drug use history
First consideration will be given to residents of CSM’s service area. All candidates will be selected and admitted using criteria in the Nuclear Engineering Technology program information booklet. After reviewing the booklet, applicants are advised to meet with the Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Coordinator to discuss details about the program.
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 47.
For more information, contact the Business and Technology Division at 301-934-7565.
Career Opportunities:
instrumentation and control maintenance technician in electrical generation fields, which include nuclear, coal and gas
Transfer Options:
A complete list of all transfer opportunities can be found on the Transfer Services page
Student Learning Outcomes:
Contact the program coordinator.
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