Description of Programs

Mission Statement The mission of the technical and professional programs is to provide quality education and training that enhance the employment opportunities and increase the personal development of students.

Associate of Applied Science
General Technology (60 credit hours)

The A.A.S. in General Technology is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to combine technical or vocational coursework with general education requirements to complete a two-year degree.

The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree enables a student to design an individual program of study to fulfill a unique career goal that cannot be met through the completion of any single technology program offered by the college. It also serves as a bridge program for students enrolled in technical programs at other institutions who wish to complete an Associates Degree.

Students wishing to complete the A.A.S. in General Technology will develop and individual course of study through a structured advising process with faculty and college counselors. A total of at least 60 credit hours is required for the A.A.S. in General Technology. See the Technical & Professional catalog for more details.

• Major Technical Discipline (24 - 30 credit hours)
• Technical Minor/Approved Support Courses (15 - 21 credit hours)
• General Education Courses (15 credit hours, minimum)
  • Communication Skills - 6 credit hours
  • Mathematics - 3 credit hours
  • Computer Literacy - 3 credit hours
  • Social Sciences - 3 credit hours

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Early Childhood Education (60 credit hours)

The AAS Degree includes those courses required in the Early Childhood Education Technical Certificates (36 credit hours) plus an additional 24 hours of classroom and/or laboratory instruction for a total of 60 credit hours. the AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education will provide students with a solid knowledge base upon which to buld a career in the childcare profession. Students who have earned their Child Development Associate (CDA) License may qualify for credit in specific courses. See the Technical & Professional catalog for more details.

• Required courses
• Electives - 9 credit hours
• Natural or Physical Science w/Lab - 4 credit hours
• General Education Courses
  • Communication Skills - 6 credit hours
  • Computer Literacy - 3 credit hours
  • Social Sciences - 3 credit hours
  • Mathematics - 3 credit hours

Associate of Applied Science
Hospitality Administration (60 credit hours)

The AAS degree in Hospitality Administration will provide students with a solid knowledge base upon which to build a career in the hospitality industry. The degree includes those courses required in the hospitality certificate of proficiency and the hospitality technical certificate (30 hours), hospitality related electives (15 hours), and core general education courses (15 hours).

See the Hospitality and Technical & Professional catalog for more details.