Program Overview

Technical Studies, Associate in Applied Science (TSTU)

Program Description

Effective: Fall 2016

The Technical Studies degree program is designed to provide recognition for work and life experience while assisting individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. This program is designed to provide skills for personal, professional and community improvement. The program is highly individualized and flexible. As many as 20 credits may be awarded for work and life experience including military experience, trade/proprietary school preparation, apprenticeship programs, structured on-the-job training and the like. Graduates will be awarded the associate in applied science degree upon successful completion of this program. Technical Studies has been designed as a first-degree program and therefore cannot be pursued as a second degree at DCCC.

Career

Program Focus – The Technical Studies degree program helps students prepare for career advancement or change by providing college credit for work and life experience. Courses from English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and History round out the program and help students build and demonstrate technical, scientific, and communication skills for personal and career growth.