Associate of Applied Science General Technology
62 Credit Hours
The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology provides students with
the opportunity to combine general education with specific technical knowledge and
skills in preparation for employment or career advancement in industrial settings. At
least 24 technical credit hours must be from one technical area with the remaining
hours coming from one or two different areas. Students may apply hours earned in
approved technical certificate programs or receive portfolio credit for professional
certifications or training toward the degree requirements. No more than 9 credits
in the major technical area, however, may be earned through portfolio credit or
credit by examination.
Students choosing the AAS in General Technology must have their programs
of study approved in advance by the Vice President for Workforce Technology.
Guidelines for developing credit portfolios are available from the Registrar’s Office
or the Learning Success Center, and validation of portfolio experience is dependent
upon the approval of the Vice President with input from the appropriate program
advisory committee members.
Program Goals
In addition to satisfying the General Education Learning Outcomes listed on
pages 80-81, program graduates will
• know and be able to apply the terminology and conceptual frameworks
related to common organizational structures and basic operations in the
workplace.
• have the technical skills expected of entry-level employees in their fi eld
of study;
• demonstrate the professional/ethical behaviors of punctuality, of regular
attendance, of respect for supervisors and co-workers, and of selfdirected
task completion
Other specific technical goals may apply depending upon the student’s
choice of major technical area.
The following outline of re quirements and electives should be used as a
planning worksheet. Students should take care to check course prerequisites in
planning their program of study
62 Credit Hours
The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology provides students with
the opportunity to combine general education with specific technical knowledge and
skills in preparation for employment or career advancement in industrial settings. At
least 24 technical credit hours must be from one technical area with the remaining
hours coming from one or two different areas. Students may apply hours earned in
approved technical certificate programs or receive portfolio credit for professional
certifications or training toward the degree requirements. No more than 9 credits
in the major technical area, however, may be earned through portfolio credit or
credit by examination.
Students choosing the AAS in General Technology must have their programs
of study approved in advance by the Vice President for Workforce Technology.
Guidelines for developing credit portfolios are available from the Registrar’s Office
or the Learning Success Center, and validation of portfolio experience is dependent
upon the approval of the Vice President with input from the appropriate program
advisory committee members.
Program Goals
In addition to satisfying the General Education Learning Outcomes listed on
pages 80-81, program graduates will
• know and be able to apply the terminology and conceptual frameworks
related to common organizational structures and basic operations in the
workplace.
• have the technical skills expected of entry-level employees in their fi eld
of study;
• demonstrate the professional/ethical behaviors of punctuality, of regular
attendance, of respect for supervisors and co-workers, and of selfdirected
task completion
Other specific technical goals may apply depending upon the student’s
choice of major technical area.
The following outline of re quirements and electives should be used as a
planning worksheet. Students should take care to check course prerequisites in
planning their program of study
