Technical Studies, A.A.S.

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Provide recognition for work and experience while assisting individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. This program is designed to provide skills for personal, professional, and community improvement. The program is highly individualized and flexible. Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review processes. Graduates will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of this program.

The objectives of this program are to:

Formulate an educational plan designed to accomplish a personal/professional goal.
Demonstrate an attitude of responsibility to self, employer, and community.
Advance in career, building on already acquired skills and competencies
Display increased technical knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate the comprehensive mathematical, scientific, social, and psychological skills necessary for personal career growth.
Present technical information in effective oral, written, and technical form.

First Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 105 - Technical Mathematics Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

GTEC 000 - Technology Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Second Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 125 - Tech. Writing & Communication I Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
GHMN 000 - Humanities Credits: 3
OR
GSOC 000 - Social Science Gen Ed Requirement Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Winter Session

Spring Semester

TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
TSC 000 - Technical Studies Core Credits: 3
OR
TSRQ 000 - Required Course Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Requirement Credits: 3
GNED 000 - General Education Requirement Credits: 3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Summer Session

Total Program Hours: 60

Humanities or Social Science General Education Requirements

Choose from the list of approved Humanities or Social Science courses listed in the College catalog

Technical Studies Core or Technical Studies Required Courses

Technical Studies credits may be earned for corporate, industrial, or military training programs after review by a faculty assessor of related program. Individuals without sufficient technical training experience must select courses in one of the programs/options listed below to satisfy the Technical Studies credit requirements. All courses should be selected with assistance from a faculty advisor.

Technology General Education Courses (Recommended)

Recommended courses listed below but student can also choose from the list of approved General Education courses in the College catalog.

COMS 110 - Computer Concepts & Applications Credits: 3

Select Courses from One of the Following Programs(P)/Options(O)

(Courses must be approved by appropriate faculty advisor):

Agricultural Business (P)

Automotive Service Technology (P)

Building Construction Technology (O)

Business Management (P)

Cosmetology (O)

Computer Information Systems (P)

Diesel Service Technology (O)

Electronic Music & Recording (O)

Engineering Science (O)

Graphic Design (P)

Horticultural Science (P)

Machine Tool Technology (O)

New Media Communications (P)

Welding Technology (O)

Developmental Courses

Students may need to first take some developmental courses that are designed to prepare students for the college-level coursework in their academic plan. This may add to the students’ completion time. The number of credits students take each semester will determine when the student will complete his/her program of study.