Program Description
The Technical Studies Associate Degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's technical industry fields. This program offers students learning opportunities that develop higher level academic skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. It is specifically open to students who have already completed another approved technical or industrial program of study. The program emphasizes a continuation of technical studies theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies and will be qualified for employment as technicians.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16 |
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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70 |
64 |
N/A |
57 |
Other Conditions for Admission
Students must have completed a minimum of 45 hours of an occupational program in an appropriate field of study.
See your advisor for program eligibility.
Instructor of the occupational program must have SACSCOC approved teaching credentials for associate degree level courses.
Campus Locations
Alma
Baxley
Camden
Golden Isles
Hazlehurst
Jesup
Waycross
General Education Core (Required minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communications (3 hrs)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)
Choose one of the following Math courses:
Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs)
Specific General Education Core Electives (3 hrs)
One course from Area I, II, III, or IV
Occupational Courses
Occupational courses in appropriate field of study (45 hrs)
Total Credit Hours: 60