Technology Studies, AAS

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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

General Education Requirements - AAS (25 Credit Hours)

ORI 103 - College Success Strategies 3 Credit Hours
COM 121 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
IFT 110 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Credit Hours
Humanities Credits / Units: 6
COM 141 - Technical Writing 3 Credit Hours
Also, select 1 course from the following:
ART 111 - Introduction to Drawing 3 Credit Hours
ART 201 - Art Appreciation 3 Credit Hours
COM 110 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credit Hours
ENG 125 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit Hours
PHI 271 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
PHI 275 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics
Select 1 course from the following: Credits / Units: 3
BUS 110 - Mathematics for Business and Finance 3 Credit Hours
MAT 150 - Foundations of Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
MAT 210 - Statistics 3 Credit Hours
Natural/Physical Science
Select 1 course from the following: Credits / Units: 4
BIO 120 - Biological Concepts 4 Credit Hours
BIO 150 - Biology I 4 Credit Hours
CHE 120 - Principles of Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
CHE 150 - Chemistry I 4 Credit Hours
PHY 120 - Principles of Physics 4 Credit Hours
PHY 150 - Applied Physics 4 Credit Hours
Social Science
Select 1 course from the following: Credits / Units: 3
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SOC 130 - Sociology 3 Credit Hours

Major Requirements (35 Credit Hours)

MAT 160 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hours
ENV 130 - The Environment 3 Credit Hours
Select 1 of the following: Credits / Units: 3
IFT 120 - Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3 Credit Hours
LIB 113 - Internet Research Strategies 3 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Select 26 credits of technology electives in consultation with an advisor to create a cohesive program designed to meet your occupational goals. A minimum of 15 credits of technology courses should establish a concentration of knowledge and skills in one technical area.

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.

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