Technical Studies, Associate of Applied Science

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies is designed to further the education of students who have completed specific American Council of Education (ACE)-approved apprenticeships or corporate, industrial, or military programs. ACE-acceptable apprenticeships include but are not limited to:

Carpenters
Department of Corrections
Electrical Works (IBEW)
Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers
Iron Workers
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Sheet Metal Workers

The program includes some traditional general education courses and career electives in a concentration that advances students’ technical skills.

Curriculum – A.A.S. Degree

General Education

ENGL 111 - English Composition I 3 Credits
ENGL 112 - English Composition II 3 Credits or
COMM 110 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
Mathematics 3-4 Credits ^1,2
CISY 102 - Computer Literacy 3 Credits
Humanities 3 Credits ¹
Social Science 3 Credits ^1,3
General Education 3 Credits ^1,3

Credits 21-22

Technical Studies Core

Up to 25 college credits can be applied to this program upon presentation of official proof of completion of an American Council on Education (ACE)-approved apprenticeship or corporate, industrial, collegiate or military program to the Enrollment Services Office.

Credits 25

Career Electives

Complete 15 credits from one of the following concentrations, in consultation with a Faculty Advisor:

Computer Science
Engineering Science
Environmental Controls Technology (HVAC)

Credits 15

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree 61 - 62

¹ Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education list.
² Mathematics by official placement test. Students may not take courses below placement level.
³PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychology , SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology , ECON 101 Macroeconomics , or ECON 102 Microeconomics are recommended.