Technical Studies, Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
The purpose of the AAS-Technical Studies is to provide students who are pursuing occupational programs within the technical program group the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
Program Length
A minimum of 90 credit hours is required for graduation.
Length of program varies with student’s ability to schedule classes.
Salary Range
Potential is greater to earn higher salary with an associate degree. See Drafting or Electronics Technology program for salary range.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are enhanced upon completion of an associate degree. See Drafting or Electronics Technology program for employment opportunities.
Career Traits/Requirements
See Drafting or Electronics Technology for personal traits required.
Program Courses
General Education
30
Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
ENG 1101
Composition & Rhetoric
5
HUM 1101
Introduction to Humanities
5
OR
ENG 2130
American Literature
5
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
SPC 1101
Public Speaking
5
PSY 1101
Introduction to Psychology
5
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MAT 1101
College Algebra
5
General Education Elective
SOC 1101
Introduction to Sociology
5
OR
ECO 1101
Principles of Economics
5
Occupational Education
60
Diploma
Electronics Technology
60+
Total Required Credits for Graduation
90
Tecnical & Industrial
Programs
Technical
Studies, A.A.S. (Drafting, Electronics)
Air Conditioning Programs
Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist, TCC
Air Conditioning Technician’s Assistant, TCC
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician, TCC
Automotive Programs
Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma
Auto Body Repair Assistant, TCC
Automotive Collision Major Repair
Assistant, TCC
Painting and Refinishing Specialist, TCC
Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma
Automotive Technology, Diploma
Automotive Brake Technician, TCC
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Technician, TCC
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Technician, TCC
Electrical Construction and Maintenance Programs
Electrical Technician, TCC
Electrical Lineworker Apprentice, TCC
Electronics and Telecommunications Programs
Electronics Fundamentals, Diploma
Electronics Technology, Diploma
Basic Electronics, TCC
Locomotive Electrical Systems, TCC
Environmental Horticulture and Forestry Programs
Environmental Horticulture, Diploma
Environmental Horticulture Technician, TCC
Landscape Specialist, TCC
Plant Production Technician, TCC
Forest Technology, A.A.S.
Forest Technology, Diploma
Forest Technician Assistant, TCC
Land Surveying Technician, TCC
Building and Facilities Maintenance Programs
Industrial Facilities Maintenance Technology, Diploma
Property Maintenance Technology, TCC
Carpentry Framing, TCC
Welding and Joining Programs
Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma
Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder,
TCC
GAS Tungsten Arc Welder,
TCC
Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder, TCC
Gas Metal Arc Welder Fabricator, TCC
Other Program
Certified Manufacturing Specialist, TCC
Commercial Truck Driving, TCC