Applied Technology (AAS) Online

Program Overview

The A.A.S. in Applied Technology is a two-year program designed for students pursuing careers in technology. It provides a strong technical foundation with courses in engineering, computer science, and physical science. Students can choose from a variety of technical electives to specialize in areas such as construction, manufacturing, or information technology. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for entry-level positions in various technology fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The A.A.S. in Applied Technology is a technically-focused program designed for students on a career path in technology. Upon completion of this program, students can easily continue on an online path into bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program is FastTrack eligible.

Outline:

The degree program is designed to be completed in 2 years with 15 hours per semester. Students will work with an academic advisor each semester and use Degree Works to monitor their progress. Students may begin the degree during any semester.

Required Courses (58-63 hours)

• EN100 English Composition I (3)
• IM300 Technical Communications (3)
• IM301 Industrial Safety Supervision (3)
• IM311 Statistical Process Control (3)
• MN220 Engineering Economic Analysis (3)
• PS103 U.S.
Political Systems (3)

Choose 3 hours:

• SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communications (3)
• SC107 Online Oral Presentations (3)

Choose 3-5 hours:

• MA116 Precalculus A (3)
• MA115 Precalculus A with Integrated Review (5)

Choose 3 hours:

• CM260 Computer Methods of Const Managers (3)
• CS101 Computer Science (3)
• MN260 Mechnical Computer Programming (3)

Physical Science - Choose 8-10 hours:

• CH180 Chemistry in our World (3)
• CH181 Basic Principles of Chemistry (5)
• PH106 Physical Concepts (3)
• PH120 Introductory Physics I (5)
• PH121 Introductory Physics II (5)
• PH230 General Physics I (5)
• PH231 General Physics II (5)

Technical Electives

(as approved by the advisor and department) - a minimum of 25 hours

• CM226 Residential Architectural Drafting & Design (3)
• CM310 Construction Building Codes (3)
• CM322 Commercial Architectural Drafting and Design (3)
• IM313 Facilities Planning (3)
• IM317 Cooperative Industrial Internship (3)
• IM309 Science, Technology, and Society (3)
• IM411 Total Quality Assurance (3)
• IM417 Manufacturing Resource Analysis (3)
• IM419 Industrial Supervision (3)
• MA117 Precalculus B (3)
• MA140 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (5)
• TN255 Microcomputer Maintenance & Troubleshooting (3)
• TN275 Introduction to Networks (3)
• TN295 Firewall Management (3)

Careers:

Career Opportunities

• Information Technology Specialist
• Network Administrator/Specialist
• Production Specialist
• Quality Assurance
• Sales and Estimating
• Production Technician
• Graphic Designer