Academics
Control Systems Technology
Control systems influence the speed and efficiency of businesses that rely on highly automated processes and technical systems. Ranging from a few basic instruments to a complex network of personal and industrial computers, electronic controls and “intelligent” instruments, process control systems are often used to monitor and operate an entire manufacturing facility from the convenience of one computer.
Associate of Technology or Associate of Science
Ranken’s Control Systems Technology program prepares students for a career in the instrumentation and process control industry by providing instruction in mechanical, electrical, thermal and fluid principles, as well as hands-on training in installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and servicing the various parts that comprise a control system.
Graduates typically enter the field as electrical/ instrumentation technicians and control system technicians responsible for maintaining instrumentation, electrical controls, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and computer-based systems found in manufacturing plants, food processing plants, utilities, refineries, breweries and chemical plants. Additional job opportunities include positions as drafts persons, lab technicians, technical writers and salespersons in the general field of control systems technology.
Upon completion of the associate degree program, students are eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) program — and could graduate with a bachelor’s degree in as little as two short years.
Evening Program Certificate in Control Systems Technology
This certificate program focuses on the measurement and control of automated processes and technical systems in industrial plants. Emphasis is placed on level, temperature, pressure, flow and the more analytical variables such as pH, viscosity, density and humidity.
Control Systems Technology offers opportunities in the fast-growing petrochemical (refineries), chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, distilleries and power plant industries.
Because the highly sophisticated equipment encompasses the areas of pneumatics, electricity, analog electronics, programmable controllers and computers, students in the certificate program will leave as control systems technicians with proficiencies in each of those areas.
These classes usually meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For students interested in furthering their education, these courses can be credited toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (BSAM) degree.
Associate of Applied Science
Ranken is offering an Associate of Applied Science degree as a part of the evening program curriculum. You can earn your associate degree with a combination of Ranken’s standard evening school courses as well as our new online courses. You can also transfer credit from other accredited technical training programs, or have your technical work experience evaluated for possible transfer credit. (30 technical credit hours required for graduation.)
