Technical Specialties in:
Drafting & Design Technology
Electrical Technology
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technology
Machine Tool Technology

Award: Associate in Occupational Technology

Advisor: Mr. Brandon Haselden
Semester hours required for graduation: 65-70

The associate degree program in Occupational Technology is designed for students seeking a combination of technically-oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college’s general education requirements, students will also complete course work in primary and secondary specialties.

A. General Education: 22 Credit Hours
CPT 102    Basic Computer Concepts (3)
ENG 101    English Composition I (3)
ECO 210    Macroeconomics (3)
or
ECO 211    Microeconomics (3)
MAT 101    Beginning Algebra (3)
PSY 201    General Psychology (3)
SPC 205    Public Speaking (3)
COL 101    College Orientation (1)
MUS 105    Music Appreciation (3)
or
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation (3)
or
ART 111 Basic Drawing (3)

B. Technical Specialties: 40 Credit Hours
The degree consists of a primary and a secondary technical specialty.

Primary Technical Specialty:
A minimum of 28 credit hours in a single content area from the approved certificate programs in the Industrial Technology Division. Possible primary specialties include drafting and design; electrical; electronics; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning/refrigeration (HVAC) technologies.

Secondary Technical Specialty:
A minimum of 12 credit hours in another technical area. Primary/Secondary Combinations:

HVAC/R Technology

Primary Specialty	Secondary Specialty
Drafting & Design Technology	Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology	Drafting & Design Technology
Electrical Technology	Welding
Electrical Technology	HVAC/R Technology
HVAC/R Technology	Electrical Technology
HVAC/R Technology	Drafting & Design Technology

C. Technical Elective: 3 Credit Hours
This course will be approved by the advisor in order to adapt the program to meet the needs of the specific student and local employers. Provisions must be made for a minimum of one technical elective. See the listing of technical electives.

Recommended Course Sequence:

It is recommended that students contact their faculty advisor to lay out an appropriate course plan according to their technical specialty and course availability by semester.