2024-2025 Academic Catalog

General Occupational Technology

Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A55280)

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interest and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from associate degree level courses offered by the college.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Curriculum

I. General Occupational Technology Core (18 SHC)

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A. Communications (6 SHC)

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Required:
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ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

OR

ENG 116Technical Report Writing

SP

3

0

0

3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (3 SHC)

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Required:
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HUM/FINE ARTSHumanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

0

0

3

Total Credit Hours:3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

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Required:
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PSY 150General Psychology

FA, SP, SU

3

0

0

3

D. Natural Sciences/Mathematics (6 SHC)

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Required:
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MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers

FA, SP, SU

2

2

0

3

II. Other Required Hours (50 SHC)

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ACA 115Success & Study Skills

I

0

2

0

1

OR

ACA 122College Transfer Success

FA, SP, SU

0

2

0

1

Total Credit Hours: 68

Other required hours include 49 hours from prefixes for major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the college.

A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit (SHC) may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration.

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 18
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 50
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 68


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