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Technical Studies, AAS



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Length: 60-69 credits

Purpose: The Technical Studies Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to provide a broad foundation of general education and technological knowledge, along with a concentration in a technical field as identified by local industry needs, that will prepare the graduate to enter or advance in technical fields upon graduation. The Technical Studies degree will use one existing certificate or career studies certificate with additional courses to create a coherent plan of study for a total of 60-69 credits. The degree must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer or designee to ensure a coherent plan of study. 

General Education Requirements


The student must complete one course from each category. The student must then complete one additional course from one category or take CST 110  to achieve the 15 required General Education credits for the Technical Studies degree. 

English


Humanities


Social Science


Mathematics or Natural Science


Total Credits: 15


Student Development Requirement


Student Development


Total Credits: 1


Content, Skills, and Knowledge


This curriculum allows the student to select (1) or (2) existing certificates, to include career studies certificates, with additional courses to create a coherent plan of study in a technical field of the student’s choice. The student should work with an advisor to develop their plan of study. The plan of study must be approved in advance by the Chief Academic Officer or designee.

Total Credits: 44-52


Total Credits for Degree: 60-69


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