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Industrial Sciences and Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Description

This is a two-year program directed toward individuals employed in business or industry. Twenty-Nine (29) hours of credit may be transferred from another accredited institution, special program course work provided by SAU Tech, and selected work experience in business and industry.

Degree Plan

General Education (18 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON Choose any course with this prefix

3
GEOG Choose any course with this prefix

3
HIST Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSCI Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSYC Choose any course with this prefix

3
SOC Choose any course with this prefix

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

ENGL 1123Composition II

3
CO 2213Technical Writing

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Technology Core (13 hours)

MD 2603Industrial Safety

3
MD 1403Basic Blueprint Reading

3
EM 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MD 1073NCCER

3
EN 1003Intro to Engineering

3

Technology-related coursework, technical or work experience (29-30 hours)

Total Credit Hours: 60-61

Notes:

  1. Technology-related, technical or work experience include:
    1. Technology-related coursework from another accredited institution.
    2. Technical program course work taught by SAU Tech.
    3. Selected work experience from business & industry or other approved Credit for Prior Learning.
  2. Students must meet entrance requirements for Composition and Mathematics prior to taking college-level courses.
  3. Those student desiring to earn a four-year degree should take a four-credit hour lab science elective.
  4. Students will be assigned a technical advisor to assist in selection of technical-related and technical program coursework.
  5. Portfolio development course must be taken in order for credit to be awarded from selected work experience from business and industry or other Credit for Prior Learning.
  6. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be in residency at SAU Tech.