Specialized Program
The Chief Academic Officer must approve any custom general technology programs of study.
General Technology, Specialized Program - Associate Degree
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 64 academic weeks; 4 terms day or online, 6 terms evening
Program ID: AAS.GT
Curriculum Code: 55600
Program Description
The general technology AAS degree is designed to allow students who hold a certificate or diploma in a technical specialty to complete a degree. Several pre-designed options are listed in the SCC catalog, but students may only graduate with one general technology degree. This version of the general technology AAS degree allows students to work with their advisors to custom design a general technology degree. The Vice President of Academic Affairs must approve any custom general technology programs of study.
Professional Opportunities
The general technology degree allows students the flexibility to develop a degree that is relevant to their career needs.
Unique Aspects
The general technology degree provides great flexibility to students who have already completed a technical certificate or diploma.
Requirements for General Technology
Students are responsible for designing a course of study with their advisor, and for receiving the approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs prior to starting their course work. Typically students are encouraged to take one of the pre-designed general technology AAS degree options.
EEDA Career Cluster:
All 16 career clusters may apply.
Semester Display and Program Learning Outcomes
Students will, as part of the approval process, develop a semester display and program learning outcomes for the Vice President of Academic Affairs' approval.
Course Requirements:
- COL 101 - College Orientation
or - COL 103 - College Skills
(Note: Students who place into two or more developmental areas are required to take in place of .) - ENG 101 - English Composition I
or - ENG 165 - Professional Communications
Primary Technical Specialty
- Take 21 credits in a single content area from an approved degree, diploma, or technical education certificate program that is currently offered by the college
Secondary Technical Specialty
- Take 12 credits as advised
Electives
- Take 11 to 35 credits as advised
Note:
Courses may only be used to fulfill one requirement. Refer to Course Descriptions for prerequisites.
Overview
The general technology AAS degree is designed to allow students who hold a certificate or diploma in a technical specialty to complete a degree. Several pre-designed options are listed in the SCC catalog, but students may only graduate with one general technology degree. This version of the general technology AAS degree allows students to work with their advisors to custom design a general technology degree.
The general technology degree allows students the flexibility to develop a degree that is relevant to their career needs. The general technology degree provides great flexibility to students who have already completed a technical certificate or diploma.
Students are responsible for designing a course of study with their advisor, and for receiving the approval of the Associate Vice President of Instruction prior to starting their course work. Typically students are encouraged to take one of the pre-designed general technology AAS degree options.