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APPLIED TECHNICAL STUDIES A.A.S.

Technical-Related Option

Designed for students who have successfully passed or whose goal is to pass the National Skill Standards or credentialing exam(s) in a designated technical field. It is intended for those students whose educational and occupational goals are not met by the college’s other occupational and transfer majors. It allows students to build a sequence of courses to satisfy specific skills for employment and, upon successful completion, results in the award of the Associate of Applied Science degree.

This major may be of particular interest to potential and current area vocational-technical high school students as well as graduates of area vocational-technical high schools. This program is not designed or intended for students planning to transfer.

Students are admitted to this major only after indicating both the occupational objective and specific employment they expect to achieve through completion of the program. Interested students should contact the Office of Concurrent Enrollment.

To receive this degree, the student must:

1. Pass the National Skill Standards or credentialing exam(s).
2. Document that appropriate exam(s) have been passed within the last five years.
3. Meet all the degree requirements as described under “Degree, Certificate, and Specialized Credit Diploma Requirements” as stated in this catalog.
4. Complete the general education requirements as listed.
5. Document a minimum of two years of work experience in the field, half of which takes place in the last two years.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate mastery of the skills required by their particular field.
• participate cooperatively within a team.
• communicate effectively.
• evaluate ethical aspects of decision making.

Students may need to take additional developmental courses based upon assessment scores.

*For students entering through articulated programs, credits will be awarded after successful completion of three hours of college-level work.

**Technical electives are courses that contribute directly to the fulfillment of students’ occupational and employment goals.