General Technology A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in General Technology prepares students for unique positions in the workplace for which specified degree programs do not currently exist. If you are interested in this program, please contact the office of the Dean of Career and Technical Programs at 931-668-7010 ext. 2109, or by email frascoe@mscc.edu. This program can only be taken by students working directly with an advisor in the selection of courses to satisfy the degree requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Students will be able to:

Utilize diverse disciplines to enhance communication, research, business, or technology skills in the workplace
Connect relevant experience and academic knowledge
Integrate knowledge and modes of thinking drawn from two or more disciplines
Adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations
Develop effective problem-management and decision-making skills
Effectively use professional skills:

Taking responsibility (self-motivation, ethical behavior, time management)
Writing and speaking clearly (legibly) and persuasively with individuals and groups
Working effectively with others (building good relationships, being an effective leadership and team member, influencing others, managing others)
Asking and answering the right questions (applying knowledge, evaluating actions and policies, paying attention to details)
Solving problems (identify problems, develop solutions, and implement solutions)

GENERAL EDUCATION (15-16 credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr
Appropriate MATH course from either of the two chosen programs
Social Sciences general education course (selected in consultation with an advisor)

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art 3 sem hrs cr
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music 3 sem hrs cr
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre 3 sem hrs cr

MAJOR FIELD CORE (selected in consultation with an advisor)

18 hours minimum

COMPLETION PATHWAY COURSES (selected in consultation with an advisor)

26-27 hours

Semester Hours Credit: 60 OR (see notes below)

All general technology majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 First Year Experience , and the degree program will require 63 credit hours.

Fall or Spring Start - Recommended Full Time Schedule

The following is a recommended full time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One - (15 credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 sem hrs cr
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I 3 sem hrs cr
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology 3 sem hrs cr
Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 sem hrs cr
Core Program 1 - 3 sem hrs cr

Semester Two - (15 credit hours)

Appropriate MATH course from either of the two chosen programs
Core Program 1 - 6 sem hrs cr
Core Program 2 - 6 sem hrs cr

Semester Three - (15 credit hours)

Core Program 1 - 9 sem hrs cr
Core Program 2 - 6 sem hrs cr

Semester Four - (15 credit hours)

Core Program 1 - 6 sem hrs cr
Core Program 2 - 9 sem hrs cr

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