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Technical Studies, AAS


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ACADEMIC PLAN: 718

CIP CODE: 15.0612

AWARD: Associate of Applied Science

LENGTH: 2 Years

Purpose:

This program is designed for students who have successfully completed technical training in a particular career field and received their Career Studies Certificate, Certificate or Diploma. This is a pathway for these students to continue their studies and attain an associate’s degree with the goal of advancement opportunities and increased wages in their intended career field. The technical specialization component of the AAS combined with the additional instruction and an internship opportunity is designed to ensure students acquire professional skills and workplace experience to become proficient and employable in their desired career field or discipline.

Programs options will include:

•             Electrical Technology

•             Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

•             Industrial Maintenance Electronics

•             Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

•             Machine Tool

•             Machine Tool & Quality

•             Welding

 

Admissions Requirements:

Individuals are eligible for admission to CVCC if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students with deficiencies in English or Mathematics will be required to take appropriate developmental courses. Students should schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss these admission requirements.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation.

Courses: 

The Program Pathway is a resource for students that lists the following items:

  • Suggested course when more than one option exists
  • If the course has a prerequisite
  • Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

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