Technical Studies

Associate in Applied Science
60 Credit Hours

Purpose
The Technical Studies Program is designed as a non-transfer program for students completing an occupational specialization at the career/vocational centers. It is designed to provide students with the general education knowledge, management skills and technical competencies necessary for employment in a variety of occupations.

Component I - General Education Core: 20 credit hours

CS 102        Computer Literacy                                                                                                       3 credit hours
EN 101        English Composition I                                                                                                3 credit hours
MT 124        Technical Math                                                                                                             3 credit hours
OR 105        Orientation to Technical Programs                                                                       1 credit hour
SP 103        Speech Fundamentals                                                                                               3 credit hours
                       Any laboratory science course                                                                              4 credit hours
                       Social Science elective (PY 201 or SO 200)                                                     3 credit hours

Component II - Technical Core: 13 credit hours

TS 274         Applied Technology Capstone                                                                                1 credit hour

Choose 12 hours from:

BU 207        Business Law                                                                                                     3 credit hours
MG 260       Principles of Management                                                                                      3 credit hours
MG 261       Human Resources Management                                                                               3 credit hours
MG 262       Small Business Management                                                                                  3 credit hours
MG 264       Supervision                                                                                                        3 credit hours
MG 272       Industrial Leadership                                                                                            3 credit hours
MN 109        Mine Law, Safety, and Health                                                                                3 credit hours
MN 115        Introduction to Mine Management                                                                            3 credit hours
MN 136        Mine Management and Labor Relations                                                                      3 credit hours
MN 150        Mine Foreman Certification                                                                                     6 credit hours

Component III Specialization: Minimum of 27 credit hours

Students must complete one or more skill sets or occupational specializations.  Areas of specialization are restricted to applied technology concepts and may be offered in cooperation with various third-party providers or local career and technical centers.  Some specializations are offered on campus but not all specializations may be available at all locations or at all times.  Students must contact the Department Chair for Applied and Industrial Technology to design a customized curriculum for their occupation.

The Tech Prep Vocational Specializations are offered in cooperation with the local vocational/career centers. Students completing any vocational occupational program at one of the vocational or career centers may request articulated or EDGE credits for courses. Students must submit a Tech-Prep Course Competency Transfer Form.  Students should contact the Department Chair for Applied and Industrial Technology for details and a complete list of course requirements.  Adult students may enroll in the vocational/career programs through Southern. Students should consult with their local center for course availability.

Department Chair:  304.896.7337
Division Dean:  304.896.7302