Award: Associate in Applied Science
Advisor: Determined by primary speciality
Semester hours required for graduation: 64-75
The associate degree program in occupational technology is designed for students seeking a combination of technically-oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college's general education requirements, students will also complete course work in primary and secondary specialties.
A. General Education: 21 Credit Hours
COL 103 College Skills 3
CPT 102 Basic Computer Concepts 3
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra 3
PSY201 General Psychology 3
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
Fine Arts: Choose one below: 3
ART 101 Art History & Appreciation
or
MUS 105 Music Appreciation
B. Technical Specialties: 40 Credit Hours
The degree consists of a primary and a secondary technical specialty.
Primary Technical Specialty:
The primary technical specialty consists of a minimum of 28 semester hours credit in a single content area from approved degree, diploma, or technical education certificate programs.
Secondary Technical Specialty:
A minimum of 12 credit hours in another technical area.
C. Technical Elective: 3 Credit Hours
This course will be approved by the advisor in order to adapt the program to meet the needs of the specific student and local employers. Provisions must be made for a minimum of one technical elective. See page 96 for a list of approved electives.
Sample primary/secondary combinations are as follows:
Primary Seconday
Specialty Specialty
HVAC/R Technology Drafting & Design
Machine Tool Welding
Welding Machine Tool
Automotive Repair Welding
General Technology
Recommended Course Sequence*
Some possible technical specialty curriculum guides are included in the following pages. It is recommended that students contact their faculty advisor to lay out an appropriate course plan according to their technical specialty and course availability by semester.
* Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.