Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree TS23

The Technical Studies Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's technical industry fields. This program offers students learning opportunities that develop higher level academic skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. It is specifically open to students who have already completed another approved technical or industrial program of study. The program emphasizes a continuation of technical studies theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies and will be qualified for employment as technicians.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 236
Writing: 249
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics)
245

Curriculum

General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)

Area 1 – Language Arts (3 Hours)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Hours) Select one

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Hours) Select one

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1103: 201614

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Hours) Select one

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

ENGL 2310English Literature from the Beginnings to 1700

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Electives (3 Hours) Select one additional course from Areas I, II, III, or IV

Occupational Courses (45 Hours)

Minimum Length of Program: 6 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 60