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The Industrial Technology: Individualized Technical Program, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), is designed for students seeking a customized educational pathway that aligns with their specific career goals and workforce needs. This flexible program allows students to create an individualized plan of study by combining coursework from a variety of industrial technology disciplines, including advanced manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, automation, and skilled trades.
Working closely with faculty advisors and employers, students develop a personalized curriculum that supports career advancement, specialized technical training, or preparation for new career opportunities. The program is especially beneficial for currently employed individuals seeking to enhance their technical skills while meeting employer and industry demands.
Students who complete this AAS degree will have earned an Industrial Technology: Individualized Technical Certificate and Industrial Technology: Individualized Technical Diploma by completion. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree.
Program Highlights
Customized Educational Pathway: Create a program of study tailored to your specific career goals and technical interests.
Flexible Program Structure: Combine coursework from multiple industrial technology disciplines to meet individual and employer needs.
Stackable Credentials: Earn an Individualized Technical Certificate, Diploma, and Associate in Applied Science degree along your educational pathway.
Employer-Aligned Training: Develop technical competencies that directly support workforce demands and organizational objectives.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Prepare for promotions, leadership roles, and specialized technical positions.
Industry-Focused Curriculum: Gain skills applicable to manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, automation, and skilled trades industries.
Personalized Academic Advising: Work closely with faculty and academic leadership to develop and achieve your educational objectives.
Ideal for Working Professionals: Designed to support currently employed students seeking additional education and advancement opportunities.
Leadership and Professional Development: Develop communication, problem-solving, and workplace leadership skills that complement technical expertise.
Workforce-Driven Education: Build competencies aligned with regional economic and industry needs.
Job Outlook
Strong Workforce Demand: Technical occupations in manufacturing, transportation, construction, and industrial maintenance continue to offer numerous employment opportunities throughout the region.
Wage and employment data vary depending on the student’s individualized program of study and career pathway.
What will you do
Graduates may:
- Develop specialized technical skills aligned with individual career goals and industry needs.
- Advance within current organizations through customized education and workforce training.
- Apply technical knowledge in manufacturing, transportation, construction, energy, automation, and skilled trade environments.
- Increase technical competencies to support supervisory and leadership opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with employers and faculty to develop individualized professional development plans.
- Enhance problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Pursue additional certifications, credentials, and advanced technical training opportunities.
- Prepare for career transitions into new technical fields or specialized occupations.
- Develop leadership, supervisory, and operational skills applicable across multiple industries.
- Utilize technical and professional skills to improve organizational performance and productivity.
Wages
Wages vary depending on the student’s individualized technical area of concentration, industry, experience level, and geographic location.
Wage data will differ based on the customized program pathway selected.
First Semester | ||||
| MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Technical Area of Concentration 13.0 Credit(s) | ||||
Semester Total 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 110 - Writing For The Workplace 2 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Technical Area of Concentration 12.0 Credit(s) | ||||
Semester Total 15.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Technical Area of Concentration 12.0 Credit(s) | ||||
Semester Total 15.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Technical Area of Concentration 9.0 Credit(s) | ||||
Semester Total 15.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 61.0 | ||||
Notes:The specific individualized program of study will be designed with the guidance of an Industrial Technology instructor, and will be approved by the appropriate academic dean. It is required that a coherent program of study consisting of technical related courses found in Industrial Technology, as well as related general education courses, be developed and followed to degree completion. Courses in the advanced manufacturing, trades, energy and transportation areas can be utilized. 1May substitute with MAT 102 or higher 2May substitute with ENG 105 or higher | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate technical skills to become employable.
- Evaluate information appropriately.
- Apply principles of critical thinking to demonstrate integrative learning.
- Communicate effectively in written form.
- Develop continued learning strategies.
- Demonstrate basic math skills needed for employment in technical fields.