Electrical Journeyworker
If you have earned a Journeyworker card from a registered Electrical Apprenticeship, you may be eligible to receive college credit for the learning and expertise you already have toward an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Trades: Electricity degree.
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If eligible, you will receive 48 credits for prior learning. You must complete a minimum of 15 credits toward the requirements for the AAS degree at GateWay Community College.
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Tuition information for the remaining classes can be found here.
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There is a $500 administrative fee for the processing of the PLA application, which is not financial aid eligible.
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Program Courses
An example of the remaining classes required to complete your degree after Credit for Prior Learning is awarded are below.
Course | Credits |
FYE 101/103 | 3 |
ENG 101 | 3 |
ENG 102 | 3 |
COM 1-+ | 3 |
CRE 101 | 3 |
MAT 151 | 4 |
Humanities, Arts, Design | 3 |
Social-Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Natural Sciences | 4 |
Get Started
In order to receive Credit for Prior Learning, you will need to:
- Submit a valid Electrical Journeyworker Card to the GateWay Apprenticeships Office at gwc.apprenticeships@gatewaycc.edu with the subject line “Electrical Journeyworker Card for Verification.” They will contact the AZ State Office of Apprenticeships and verify that your Journeyworker Card meets the requirements.
- Upon verification, meet with an Advisor to:
- Become an active GateWay Community College student with an eligible Construction Trades: Electricity AAS degree listed as your declared major. GateWay holds One-Stop Sessions for advising, placement testing, enrollment, applying for financial aid, etc. When we have verified your Electrical Journeyworker Card we will send you the link.
- There is a $500 administrative fee for the processing of the PLA application, which is not financial aid eligible.