Individualized Studies
Philadelphia , United States
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Duration
2 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Business Administration | Career and Technical Education | Career Counseling
Area of study
Business and Administration | Education
Course Language
English
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Program Overview
Individualized Studies
Program Overview
The Individualized Studies program recognizes valuable training and/or work experience by giving students the opportunity to receive college credits for their experiences and to apply that experience and knowledge to an associate's degree. It assists individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. In the first semester, the student will develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP) directly related to career or educational goals. The PEP requires the approval of the department head.
Program Details
- Program Duration: 2 years
- Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Total Credit Hours: 60
Admission Requirements
- This is a select program. Prospective students must attend a program orientation prior to admission.
- All students need to take the College's placement at their time of entry into the College.
- Students who are identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of the program.
- Students are accepted into the program upon assessment of their prior learning and the application of credits to the Technical/Occupational Core.
General Education Requirements
- All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above.
- Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
- A minimum of 60 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required for graduation with an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Individualized Studies.
Program Components
- Prior learning assessment:
- 12-30 credits in the Technical/Occupational core from industry certifications, work experience, non-credit to credit program articulations, and evidence of other demonstrated competencies
- 21 credits of General Education
- 6-24 credits taken as part of a Personal Education Plan
Program Learning Outcomes
- Use oral, written, and non-verbal methods of communication to examine and discuss problems and issues.
- Analyze primary and secondary sources in different academic disciplines to discern and respect diverse perspectives and experiences.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems within and across disciplines.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a Technical/Occupational Core.
Course Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Occupational Core | 12-30 credits | Students submit industry certifications, work experience, non-credit to credit program articulations, and evidence of other demonstrated competencies for consideration for prior learning assessment. | |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | ENGL 101 is the prerequisite for the Oral Communication course, but it may be taken at the same time. | Writing, Research, and Info Lit 1 |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning | |
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | Technological Competency | |
| BIOL 123 - Principles of Biology I or CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Lab Based) or CHEM 103 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I (Non-Lab Based) or CHEM 105 - Inquiry into Chemistry or CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 121 - College Chemistry I or EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics or PHYS 108 - Descriptive Astronomy or PHYS 111 - General Physics I or PHYS 125 - Musical Acoustics or PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound | 3 or 4 credits | Scientific Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | 3 credits | Writing, Research, and Info Lit 2 | |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication | 3 credits | Oral Communication/Creative Expression | |
| HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or HIST 102 - United States History: The Civil War and the 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) or any Cultural Analysis & Interpretation Elective | 3 credits | Cultural Analysis & Interpretation | |
| General Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Education Plan (PEP) | 3 to 12 credits | To make sure the student takes a coherent and thoughtful series of courses, the student and department chair will develop the Personal Education Plan, which focuses on the student's anticipated career path. The PEP will be approved by the department head within the student's first semester. |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Education Plan (PEP) | 3 to 12 credits | To make sure the student takes a coherent and thoughtful series of courses, the student and department chair will develop the Personal Education Plan, which focuses on the student's anticipated career path. The PEP will be approved by the department head within the student's first semester. |
Career Outlook
- Median Salary of a Technical Directors/Manager: $61,807
- Number of Jobs in the Region: 579
- 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Technical Directors/Managers: +97.7%
Featured Career
- Technical Directors/Manager
- Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
- Starting Pay: $30,118
- Typical Tasks:
- Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
- Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
- Observe pictures through monitors and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
- Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
- Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
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