Skilled Trades, A.A.S.
Entry Time
Fall, Spring or Summer
Award
Associate of Applied Science degree
1 year
Students who complete a skilled-trade four- or five-year apprenticeship program (defined by a minimum of 8000 hours of OJL and 576 hours of RTI) approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (OA), can automatically articulate 46 college credits toward completion of this associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree. This leaves only 18 hours of prescribed general education courses needed to earn the AAS degree.
This program is designed for those who do not have college degrees and are interested in pursuing further opportunities in supervisory and management positions.
Career Opportunities
- advancement opportunities in supervisory and management-level positions
(*U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training)
Degree Requirements
| Prerequisites | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Four year apprenticeship program | 46 | |
| Credit Hours | 46 | |
| Term 1 | ||
| ENG-101 | Elements of Writing 1 | 3 |
| PSY-111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MAT-115 | Mathematics and Society 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| CSC-116 | Information Computing | 3 |
| Humanities or History/Culture Course | 3 | |
| ENG-105 | Composition I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 64 | |
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Requires placement score.
All courses can be completed online. Monitored exams may be required.