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Industrial Sciences & Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (General Technology Emphasis)

Transfer Options

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

Program Description

General Technology is an emphasis area under the  Industrial Sciences & Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. This degree allows a student to become proficient in a particular occupational area, to increase their knowledge and skills in that area or expand their knowledge and skills to other areas of interest through the selection of additional elective courses. Students will also increase their communications, math and science through the completion of selected general education courses.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • 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

Semester I (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
MD 1073NCCER

3
MD 2603Industrial Safety

3

Semester II (15 hours)

CO 2213Technical Writing

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3
MD 1403Basic Blueprint Reading

3
______3Elective

3
______3Elective

3

Semester III (15 hours)

EM 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4
MD 1052Intro to Preventative Maintenance

2
______3Elective

3
______3Elective

3
______3Elective

3

Semester IV (15 hours)

CE 2403Internship I

3
______3Elective

3
______3Elective

3
______3Elective

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON 2003Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3
GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3
HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3
HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 2013Social Problems

3

Electives (24 hours)

EE 1003Introduction to Basic Electricity

3
EE 2013Industrial Electricity & Motor Controls

3
EM 2963PLC for Engineering

3
EN 1003Intro to Engineering

3
EN 1023Engineering Concepts I

3
EN 1033Digital Logic

3
EN 2034Fundamentals of CAD

4
EN 2043Robotic Applications

3
MD 1003Computer Integrated Manufacturing I

3
MD 1033Basic Machine Tools

3
MD 1303Basic Welding

3
MD 1323Intermediate Welding

3
MD 1343Advanced Welding

3
MD 2003Millwright Level I

3
MD 2013Millwright Level II

3
MD 2023Millwright Level III

3
MD 2403Fluidics

3

 

Total Credit Hours: 60