Request Info
Welcome to Hutchinson Community College

Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Automation Engineer Technology - CERT C

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 56 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

Symbol Key

(T arrow image indicates these are Systemwide Transfer Courses ) are Systemwide Transfer Courses
(star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway ) are recommended for this degree pathway.

Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE100
AC/DC Circuits
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

AE101
Digital Multimeter Principles
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

EE117
Conduit Fabrication
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

EE126
NEC Codeology
1.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

ME106
Industrial Fluid Power
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
13.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

ME110
Fundamentals of Motor Controls
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE150
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE155
Electrical Maintenance
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

ME129
Mechanical Maintenance Skills
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

TR121
General Industrial Safety/OSHA10
1.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


Total Credit Hours
16.00
Semester 3 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE200
Variable Frequency Drives and Electric Motors
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.

AE205
Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

IS182
Cisco CCNA I/Networking I
3.00
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

AE210
Industrial HMI Design & Integration
3.00
Fall 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Fall 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

AE202
Actuator/Sensor Systems
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
15.00
Semester 4 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE250
Distributed/Integrated Control Systems
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

AE252
Control Systems Development
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

AE255
Industrial Robotics
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

AE256
Servo Motion Control
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, and AE205 Industrial PLCs.
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, and AE205 Industrial PLCs.

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
12.00

Year 1 total:
29.00
Year 2 total:
27.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
56.00

Getting Social

Here's where the HutchCC story unfolds every day. Find out about events, meet our students and faculty, and more.

Student Organizations & Activities

With more than 80 different organizations on campus, there is something you can be involved in and feel passionate about.

Campus Safety

Hutchinson Community College is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for students and staff.