Technical Studies
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Students select a plan of study based upon career goals
Possible occupations for graduates: entry-level positions in career and technical fields.
The AAS in Technical Studies provides flexible alternatives for meeting student and employer needs and features a flexible curriculum designed to meet specific educational and employment goals. The curriculum will be approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee to ensure a coherent plan of study.
Full-time students may complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in two years; part-time students determine their own pace. Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s Credit for Prior Learning process. Examples include credit by examination, credit by portfolio, or credit received through an industry credential.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select at least one from each of the following areas. (minimum 15 credits of General Education) | ||
| Communication 1 | 3-6 | |
| Literature/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3-6 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective | 3-6 | |
| Mathematics/Natural Science | 3-6 | |
| Student Development | ||
| SDV | Student Development | 1-2 |
| Content Skills & Knowledge | ||
| One (1) or (2) existing certificates/career studies certificates with additional courses to create a coherent plan of study. May include experiential credit, such as credit for prior learning, internship credit, independent study, and/or apprenticeship credit. | 44-52 | |
| Total for Degree: | 60-69 | |
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Three (3) credits must be in college composition.