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Nov 21, 2024
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2019-2020 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Technical Arts, AAS
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Purpose
The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Arts (AAS) degree is designed for students who are preparing to enter a career field. Although certain courses in this degree may transfer to baccalaureate institutions, you are advised that many courses in this degree are not usually transferable because of their specialized nature. If you are interested in continuing your studies after earning the AAS degree, consult with a counselor or the department chair as well as your intended transfer institution for specific transfer options available to you. A list of professional/technical transfer agreements follows.
Professional/Technical Certificates
The Professional/Technical Certificate represents a planned sequence of courses which prepares students for entry into a technical field of employment. All professional/technical certificate programs emphasize the technical major and related instruction in communications, computation and human relations skills in the curriculum. Upon completion of coursework, the certificate must be approved by the Dean for Professional/Technical Education and the Department Chair. Professional/Technical Certificates are listed within each professional/technical department.
Micro-Certificates of Completion
Micro-Certificates of Completion are designed for taking courses over a short-term period of time focusing on a specific skill within an existing Professional/Technical program.
Individual Technical Certificates
The Individual Technical Certificate may be available to students who wish to design their own program to meet a specific career goal. An Individual Technical Certificate Contract must be approved IN ADVANCE by the Department Chair and/or appropriate dean. After completion of the certificate, the student must notify the Dean of Student Services. For more information, contact Counseling and Career Services or the Vice President of Student Services’ Office.
Degree Requirements
To graduate from SVC with an Associate of Applied Science in Technical Arts Degree, you must complete a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 including a technical major and related education requirements. At least 25 core program credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Your major must have approval of the Dean of Professional/Technical Education and the Department Chair of your technical field. To receive an Associate of Applied Science in Technical Arts Degree, you must satisfy requirements listed below.
Note: An ampersand (&) designates Common Course Numbering.
1. First Quarter Experience (2 cr.)
2. Communication Skills (3-5 cr.)
- English 101 or 170 , or another specific communication course as designated by the Professional/Technical department chair.
- Specific course options in this category are designated within each major. Communication Studies &210 , 125 (3-5 cr.) or another specific communication course as designated by the Professional/Technical department chair.
3. Computational Skills (5 cr.)
- Professional Technical Applied Math (WMATH 100 ) (5 cr.). Alternate courses of an equal or higher number may be substituted in some majors.
4. Physical Education (2 cr.)
5. Human Relations Skills (3-5 cr.)
6. Cooperative Ed. (1-15 cr.)
Cooperative Education courses are listed as 199 courses. You will complete 30 hours of work at a supervised site for each credit received. Concurrent enrollment in Cooperative Education seminars or equivalent is required. You may earn from 1 to 15 credits toward this degree requirement. Approval of the dept. chair is required for enrollment in all 199 courses. See program for specific requirements.
7. Diversity Requirement
A Diversity Intensive course or group of courses that offers a minimum total of 30 contact hours of diversity intensive experience. Students should consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify the appropriate course or group of courses that fulfills this requirement.
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