Division of Business, Professional and Technology Education Associate in Applied Science Degrees: Air Conditioning Applied Technology Automotive Applied Technology Building Maintenance Applied Technology Diesel Applied Technology
Requirements for Certificate of Achievement
Students seeking Certificates of Achievement in an industrial program must satisfactorily complete the major requirements for that program which are listed in the courses of study in this section of the catalog.
Requirements for Degree
The associate degree programs are designed to be completed in a minimum of two years, including one or more summer sessions in some cases. The number of semester hours required varies from 63 to 72. Students seeking the associate degree must satisfactorily complete all major requirement courses, all general education courses, and all related requirements.
Special Requirements for COMG 1391 and TECM 1301
Students deficient in basic skills will be required to attend up to four additional hours per week of supervised study. These courses are required for Industrial Education Certificates, but do not count toward the AAS degrees.
Department of NursE Education Associate in Applied Science Degrees: LVN-RN Bridge Track Registered Nurse Education Certificate: Vocational Nurse Education Associate in Arts Degree: Pre-Nursing (advisement only) The Department of Nurse Education offers multiple entry/exit (MEEP) programs. Students may enter the vocational nursing (VN) or associate in applied science degree (AAS) registered nursing program. The AAS nursing program requires completion of all 4 semesters (see AAS Nursing suggested occupational plan). The AAS students may also choose to take 2 VN courses and be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN at the end of the third semester prior to completion of the AAS nursing program. The VN program allows students to progress through the first 3 semesters of the AAS program courses without the requirement of completing all general education courses (see Certificate: Vocational Nurse suggested occupational plan). These 131