Technology Studies, AAS

Science and Mathematics Division

This program is a flexible Associate’s degree plan that can be individualized to meet the occupational and educational needs of a student, who is completing or has completed technical programs, certifications, licensures, military training, or prior learning. It is intended for those students whose occupational goals are not met by the College’s other associate degree programs of study. Each student is expected to meet general education requirements and technical program requirements following a plan that is approved by their academic advisor or the appropriate assistant dean. In the end, the student will have a focused set of technical skills and knowledge along with a broad academic foundation useful for securing more career opportunities or work-place advancement.

Program Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

establish an expertise of knowledge and skills in a technical profession.
explain the use of science, mathematics, computers, and writing in developing and communicating technological advances.
demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of how technology impacts society.

Required Program of Study

Fall Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)

ORI 102 - College Success Strategies 2 Credit Hours
IFT 110 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Credit Hours
Any Lab-based Science Course 4 Credit Hours
MAT - Any 100-level or higher MAT course 3 Credit Hours
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *

Spring Semester 1 (15 Credit Hours)

COM 121 - English Composition 3 Credit Hours
IFT 120 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3 Credit Hours or
LIB 113 - Internet Research Strategies 3 Credit Hours
MAT 160 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours or higher
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *

Fall Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)

COM 141 - Technical Writing 3 Credit Hours
Humanities Elective - Choose any ART, ENG, MUS or PHI course 3 Credit Hours
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *

Spring Semester 2 (15 Credit Hours)

ENV 130 - The Environment 3 Credit Hours
SOC 130 - Sociology 3 Credit Hours or
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *
Technology Course 3 Credit Hours *

Note(s):

* The student should follow the Technical Program of Study that is approved by their academic advisor or the appropriate academic assistant dean. All elective courses should be appropriate to meet the student’s occupational goal. Up to 20 credits of technology courses may be completed by articulation of technical center courses, prior learning, or military training through the RACC Assessment Center following current RACC policies, which are summarized at http://www.racc.edu/StudentLife/Services/assessment.aspx. These credits may not transfer to other colleges. A minimum of 15 credits of technology courses should establish a concentration of knowledge and skills in one technical area.

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