2016-2017 College Catalog

Apr 20, 2024

2016-2017 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

General Technology, AAS

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The AAS in General Technology is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to combine technical or vocational coursework with general education requirements to complete a two-year degree. The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree enables a student to design an individual program of study to fulfill a unique career goal that cannot be met through the completion of any single technology program offered by the college. It also serves as a bridge program for students enrolled in technical programs at other institutions who wish to complete an Associates Degree. Students wishing to complete the AAS in General Technology will develop an individual course of study through a structured advising process with faculty and college counselors. A total of at least 60 credit hours are required for the AAS in General Technology.

General Education Core - 15 Credit Hours

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
Select one of the following two courses:
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
Select one of the following two courses:
MATH 1053 - Applied Math 3 Credits
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
Select one of the following two courses:
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

Major Technical Discipline - 24-30 Credit Hours Total

Choose from:

Automotive Service Technology
Industrial Technology
Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Marine Repair Technology
Welding Technology

Technical Minor/Approved Support Courses - 15-21 Credit Hours Total

Any or all Technical Minor courses may be chosen from these Technical programs:
• Aerospace Fabrication & Repair
• Automotive Service Technology
   • Industrial Technology
   • Hospitality and Tourism Administration
• Marine Repair Technology
   • Welding Technology

and/or the following courses:

ACT 1003 - Basic Accounting 3 Credits
BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
BUS 1193 - Consumer Economics 3 Credits
BUS 1223 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
BUS 2203 - Business Law I** 3 Credits
CDV 1103 - Career Development 3 Credits
CIS 1813 - Computer Law & Ethics 3 Credits
OFAD 2073 - Administrative Office Management 3 Credits
PARA 2213 - Civil Litigation 3 Credits
PARA 2223 - Torts 3 Credits
SUPM 1123 - Introduction To Supervision 3 Credits

60 Credit Hours Total

Purpose of AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in A.A.S. Programs, the general rule is that courses in A.A.S. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.