Program Description

The A.A.S. degree in Technical Studies will provide a means for students to acquire credits based on technical training within their employing organization. Credit may be granted to individuals who have successfully completed courses evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) in a corporate, industrial or military training program or through a certified apprenticeship training program in the building and construction trades and who are interested in pursuing an associate in applied science degree according to the following guidelines:

Program is evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE)

• Collegiate-level depth/breadth of curriculum beyond entry-level requirements
• Number of lecture/lab hours of study
• Company and trainer certifications
• Prior completion of prerequisites or predetermined skill level
• Types of assessments
• Level of supervision
• Cooperative/apprenticeship experiences associated with the training

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

• Apply theory and hands-on practices to the specific area of technical studies within their employing organization;
• Perform laboratory procedures and assess the validity of experimental/diagnostic data;
• Employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to solve technical problems;
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and present information in a logical and systematic manner;
• Express and interpret both technical and non-technical concepts orally, in written, and electronic formats;
• Demonstrate information literacy through familiarity and the effective use of technical literature in their field of study.

After Union County College

Upon graduating the student will have increased opportunities for professional and personal advancement. This A.A.S. degree is not transferable to a four-year institution, but many of the non-technology courses may transfer.

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