Industrial Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Availability: North Metro Campus
Program Purpose: The purpose of the Industrial Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of industrial systems technology.
The associate degree program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/ electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill. The Degree program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, plc’s, instrumentation, fluidpower, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers. Graduates of the program receive an Industrial Systems technology Degree that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems technicians.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS. Please see Industrial Maintenance and Technology.
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours
General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required
Other Area I courses include:
General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Additional Requirements – 3 Credit Hours
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.
Occupational Courses
NOT OPEN TO NEW STUDENTS
Total Credit Hours: 67
NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS. Please see Industrial Maintenance and Technology.