2025-2026 Catalog

HVAC and Refrigeration Technical Certificate

Program Description

The courses in this certificate apply toward completion of the Industrial Sciences and Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree emphasis in HVAC & Refrigeration.

 

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
  • A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.

General Requirements

  • This certificate requires successful completion of 22 credit hours.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

EE 1003Introduction to Basic Electricity

3

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

HVAC 1033Fundamentals of Basic Compression and Refrigeration

3

HVAC 1043Industrial Controls & Electronic Components

3

HVAC 1053Tubing & Piping

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Total Credit Hours: 22