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Dr. Kristy Wood
Applied Science Technology Chair
Non-Traditional Degrees
Business, industry, labor and government organizations interested in furthering the education and training of their employees/members constitute the target audience of this degree program.
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Technical Studies is designed to meet the following needs:
Business, industry, labor and government organizations interested in furthering the education and training of their employees/members constitute the target audience of this degree program.
By providing a program of study designed to enhance and maintain employee knowledge and skills, it is expected that such individuals will enjoy greater job security and job flexibility while providing employers with a more highly skilled and educated workforce.
For those just entering the job market, the program of study will include the education and training needed to assure basic entry-level skills for the specific technical/occupational field.
What you will learn
The Certificate of Applied Science is a 30 credit hour state modeled degree developed to provide a stackable credential for students in approved training/educational programs. This degree enhances student’s hard skill education by offering collegiate level general educational courses. The goal of this degree is to not only recognize the completion of an intermediate step towards earning an Associate degree, but to also to encourage students to embrace life-long learning.
The degree is designed to:
Program Focus:
Business, industry, labor, currently enrolled students, and government organizations interested in furthering the education and training of their employees/members constitute the target audience of this degree program. Provide a program of study designed to enhance and maintain employee knowledge and skills, it is expected that such individuals will enjoy greater job security and job flexibility while providing employers with more highly skilled and educated workforce. For those just entering the job market, the program of study will include the education and training needed to assure basic entry level skills for the specific technical/occupational field.
Technician
2019 Median Pay
$48,730 per year
Number of Jobs
367,900 in 2018
Job Outlook
2018-2028 13%
Much faster than average employment.
For the most current salary information, please refer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics “Occupational Outlook Handbook” found online at bls.gov/ooh/.
The college adheres to an open admission policy which means applications with a high school diploma or GED are eligible for admission. Applicants with neither a high school diploma nor GED may be admitted on a conditional basis.
Systems have become increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with post-secondary education or those who have completed an apprenticeship. Some states and localities may require technicians to be licensed.
Candidates familiar with tablet computers and electronics, as well as those who have developed troubleshooting skills, will have the best job prospects.