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General Education
Both Diploma and Associate of Applied Science Degree candidates are required to
successfully complete general education courses as designated by the technical
department. General Education courses are designed to enhance the student’s
major field of study. Employability skills outlined by business and industry
are stressed.
One-Year Diploma
Students pursuing a one-year Diploma are required to complete a minimum
of 3 credits in communications and 3 credits in computer literacy. Communication
courses available include:
| COMM 101 |
Communications/Technical Writing & Speaking |
(3 credits) |
| ENGL 201 |
Technical Writing |
(3 credits) |
Students may meet the computer requirement by passing:
| CIS 105 |
Microcomputer Software Applications I |
(3 credits) |
Individual departments may require additional credits.
Two-Year Diploma
Students pursuing a two-year diploma are required to complete a communications
course and to be computer literate. Communication courses available include:
| COMM 101 |
Communications/Technical Writing & Speaking |
(3 credits) |
| ENGL 201 |
Technical Writing |
(3 credits) |
Students may meet the computer requirement by passing:
| CIS 105 |
Microcomputer Software Applications I |
(3 credits) |
Individual departments may require additional credits.
AAS Degree
Students pursuing the Associate of Applied Science Degree are required
to complete a minimum of 15 credits in general education in five subject
areas. Students have the following options in choosing general education
courses:
Communications |
3 Credits Required |
| ENGL |
101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL |
201 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| ENGL |
202 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
| SPCM |
101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
Mathematics |
3 Credits Required |
| MATH |
101 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| MATH |
104 |
Technical Math |
3 |
Computer Literacy |
3 Credits Required |
| CIS |
105 |
Microcomputer Software Applications I |
3 |
Behavioral Science |
3 Credits Required |
| PSYC |
101 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC |
103 |
Psychology for the Medical Professional |
3 |
Social Science |
3 Credits Required |
| ECN |
201 |
Principles of Economics (Macro) |
3 |
| SOC |
110 |
Industrial Relations |
3 |
Preparatory Courses
Some students may be required, according to placement test
scores, to complete review/preparatory courses to help strengthen their
skills and prepare them for success in diploma or degree courses.
- Students pursuing the Diploma with a low placement test score in math
will be required to complete:
MATH 090 Basic Mathematics (2 credits)
before proceeding into their technical subject math.
- Students pursuing the AAS Degree with a low placement test score in
algebra will be required to complete:
MATH 091 Basic Algebra (2 credits)
before entering MATH 101 or MATH 104.
- Students pursuing the AAS Degree with low placement test scores in
reading or writing will be required to complete:
ENGL 098 Grammar/Usage Review (2 credits)
before entering ENGL 101 or ENGL 201.
- Students may be advised to take the Pre-Tech workshop during the summer
session before entering a program. Pre-Tech is an intensive academic
review workshop designed to help students improve test scores in reading,
comprehension, study skills, and math. At the conclusion of the Pre-Tech
week, students will be re-tested to determine their academic progress.
The Admissions office has more information.
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