Technical Studies, AAS

Program Description: This program offers students an opportunity to earn an associate degree in areas in which the college does not offer specialized degree programs. The program consists of two components-a general education component and a technical area coursework component. The program is not designed for transfer. It is designed to prepare the student for immediate employment. All courses are to be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Program Coordinator: Nancy Clement

Program Instructor(s): Interdisciplinary

Special Comments: All courses in the technical area component must be completed with a C or higher.

Overall Grade Point Average: Program Requirements must be completed with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher in order to receive an associate degree.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete a Technical Studies Degree program will develop in the following competencies and at least one expected student learning outcome for each:

1. Developed in Sense of Community
   1. Recognize the diversity of the local and global community.
   2. Analyze societal issues and demonstrate an understanding of those issues to foster cultural sensitivity.
   3. Formulate interpersonal relationships that expand the sense of community.
2. Developed in Critical and Creative Thinking
   1. Identify, analyze, and assess real-world situations.
   2. Employ critical thinking to make logical decisions and solve difficult problems.
   3. Illustrate creative thinking through various media.
3. Developed in Quantitative Reasoning
   1. Understand quantities and relationships between quantities and develop an understanding of arithmetic skills.
   2. Indicate an understanding of the scientific methods.
4. Developed in Communication
   1. Express ideas clearly, creatively, logically, and appropriately in Standard English.
   2. Show an understanding of texts and evaluate the effectiveness and relevancy of texts.

Component I: The student must complete one of the following:

• A technical diploma that is a minimum of 42 credit hours OR
• A certificate of technical studies plus additional hours (0-26) as needed in an approved technical area OR
• Forty-two credit hours in an approved individualized concentration that has an identifiable career objective

Component II: The student must complete 18 credit hours in general education courses.

CIP Code: 479999