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Technical Associate Degree Programs:

Associate of Applied Business (A.A.B.) 

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) 

Associate of Technical Studies (A.T.S.) 

Associate degrees in the following technical programs prepare students for career entry after two years of study. Technical education programs provide the type of career training desired by business, industry, governmental units, and many other employers. 

Financial Management Technology 

The associate degree in financial management technology prepares students for career entry after two years of study. Technical education programs provide the type of career training desired by business, governmental units, and many other employers. Graduates of the program may obtain the following positions: bookkeeper, accounting assistant, and accounting technician of computerized accounting systems, or one of the following in management: management trainee, assistant manager, production supervisor, foreman, small business manager.

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Business Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Design Option

 Computer-Aided Drafting majors prepare detailed drawings based on rough sketches, specifications, and calculations made by engineers and designers. They also calculate the strength, quality, quantity, and cost of materials. Final drawings contain a detailed view of the object as well as specifications for materials used, procedures followed, and other information to implement the job. They are also capable of working with computer-assisted drawing and preparing graphic display materials. WSU-LC CAD graduates will be able to choose from a wide range of jobs. Many graduates become draftspersons, CAD operators, design technicians, quality control technicians, or technical illustrators. 

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Manufacturing Option 

The manufacturing technology curriculum provides a comprehensive exposure to the production of engineering drawings and the various aspects of engineering designs. A solid foundation of engineering mathematics and science, combined with hands-on computer lab experience, provide students the necessary skills to handle state-of-the-art equipment and procedures. CNC programming and machining experience, as well as experience with software like AutoCAD, allows students to graduate thoroughly familiar with the entire manufacturing design and production process. Basic and advanced blueprints are used throughout the curriculum in order to learn ANSI and ISO standards. 

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Office Information Systems 

Administrative Assistant Option 

The administrative assistant in today’s business world is a professional person who must make decisions and project and advance the public image of the executive for whom he or she works through communication skills and writing expertise. People in these positions must be proficient in all areas of office procedure and be skilled in operating office equipment in addition to assisting the executive. The office information systems program encompasses all of these necessary skills while giving the student a well-rounded background. 

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Business Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Legal Administrative Assistant Option 

Preparing legal documents for court action or any correspondence involving legal acts, rights, offenses, and ethics requires a precise understanding of form and terminology. Accuracy is vital for the legal administrative assistant. The legal administrative assistant program combines training and practice on office machines and in office procedures, while teaching the nomenclature of law. Included is a basic introduction to accounting, business administration, and economics. Electives permit students to broaden knowledge in areas of career specialty or personal interest.

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Business Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Medical Administrative Assistant Option 

In addition to furnishing classroom techniques for perfecting basic office skills such as typing, speedwriting, composition, and the use of office machines, the medical administrative assistant technology program incorporates fundamental courses in administration, accounting, economics, and data processing, while giving students exacting instruction in medical terminology, medical office procedure, biology, and psychology. Students completing this program are prepared to fill medical administrative assistant positions. 

Requirements for the Associate of Applied Business Degree 

Freshman Year 

Sophomore Year 

Office Information Systems—One-Year Certificate Program 

The holder of a One-Year Certificate in today’s business world is a professional person who must make decisions and project and advance the public image of the executive for whom he or she works through communication skills and writing expertise. People in these positions must be proficient in all areas of office procedures and be skilled in operating office equipment in addition to assisting the executive. The Office Information Systems Program encompasses all of these necessary skills, while giving the student a well-rounded background. The One-Year Certificate is recognized by the state of Ohio as a training program, which qualifies students for entry-level administrative assistant positions. 

A minimum of 45 total credits is needed in order to obtain a One-Year Certificate. These must consist of a combination of technical and nontechnical classes. 

Select a minimum of 33 credits from the courses below: 

Select a minimum of 12 credits from the courses below: 

Associate of Technical Study 

The Associate of Technical Study degree uses courses from existing two-year technical programs along with the General Education base to fulfill a unique educational need. Intended for individuals with specialized technical interests, the Associate of Technical Study degree allows the student to develop, with the guidance of a designated faculty advisor, an individualized technical program. This program must establish an educational goal and include a concentration of courses required to accomplish that goal. 

A minimum of 45 credit hours of the total program must be in a clearly identifiable area of concentration. This technical component may be developed by combining courses from two or more academic disciplines. General Education requirements and basic requirements must each account for a minimum of 21 credit hours of the program total or 42 total credit hours. The Associate of Technical Study degree requires from 90 to 110 total credit hours; graduation requirements are the same as for other A.A.S. and A.A.B. degrees. 

Many job opportunities in industry and business today are requiring a broader base exposure of the technologies such as technicians, programmers, and designers. The Associate of Technical Study degree provides needed flexibility that industry finds essential as it continues to diversify and meet the needs of a changing industrial market. 

Students can choose to follow a pre-designed program, modify a program, or design one to meet their own needs. Advising is a key component of these programs. Interested students should start by contacting a Lake Campus advisor to discuss the unique opportunities available through A.T.S. degrees. 

Requirements for the Associate of Technical Study Degree 

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