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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College can customize this Associate of Applied Science degree for employers. Certificate programs requiring 32 credits for completion are also available. Goals of the Technical Studies Program include:
- To increase the abilities of employees to use technology effectively and responsibly.
- To increase abilities of employees to communicate information effectively through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- To develop employee’s abilities to solve problems through understanding, reasoning, research, and productive teamwork.
- To assist those employed in the workforce to understand that education is a life-long process.
Degree programs implemented under this degree designation will include instruction consistent with the following components and categories.
This program is only for individuals whose employer is working with Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to ensure completion of this degree.
Curriculum for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies |
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| Component I | General Education | 21 credits |
| Component II | Technical Core | 12 credits |
| Component III | Occupational Specialty Core | 18 credits |
| Component IV | On-the-Job Training | 13 credits |
Total Credit Hours |
64 credits |
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Component I – General Education
| 1. |
Communication Skills ENGL 101 Written English OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing 3 Restricted Elective 6 |
9 credits |
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Social Awareness PSYC 203 Intro to Psychology OR SOCI 203 General Sociology 3 Restricted Electives 3 |
6 credits |
3. |
Critical & Analytical Thinking MATH 100+ Any Math 100 or above 3 Restricted Electives 3 |
6 credits |
Total Credit Hours Required 21 |
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Component II – Technical Core
Each program of study must include a general technical core that meets the goal of developing skills that may be applied to a variety of occupations or that may be specific to an occupation. Examples of the Technical Core courses are listed in the Blue Ridge CTC catalog.
3 credits
Total Credit Hours Required 12
Component III—Technical/Occupational Spec.
The component consists of technical specialty courses specific to an occupational area. Apprenticeship and industry based education and training program courses are to be converted to college credit at the ratio of 15:1 and at a rate consistent with the lab hour/credit ratio of the degree granting institution for laboratory credit.
1. Specialization Area – (Choose 1: Logistics System, Web Press Specialization, Finishing Specialization, Chemical Research Technology, Magazine/Catalog Operations) 3 credits 2. Desktop Color Editing 3 credits 3. Print Estimating 1 credit 4. Press 2 – Large Press 4 credits 5. Press Module Training 4 credits 6. Advanced Press Module Training 2 credits 7. Distribution and Control 3 credits 8. Intro to Finishing 3 credits 9. Finishing I - Binder 3 credits 10. Finishing II – Inkjet Modules 3 credits 11. Intro to Color Theory & Management 1 credit 12. Color Management 1 credit 13. Safety Training 3 credits 14. Support a Diverse Workforce 1 credit 15. Human Resource Management 3 credits 16. Electives - (Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Quantitative, Elective) 1-12 credits Total Credit Hours Required 18
Component IV—On-the-Job Training
The component consists of a paid or unpaid OJT, internship, or practicum performed in a business or industry setting in the occupational area. The on-the-job training component is to be converted to credit hours at a ratio of 150:1 with the maximum of 2,080 contact hours allowable. A statement of the total number of contact hours experience through on-the-job training will be placed on the college record.
Total Credit Hours Required 13
