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 course requirements must
account for a minimum of 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 require that technicians, programmers,
and designers have exposure to a broad range of
technologies. 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, such as business applications, computer
graphics, operations management, or may 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
| General Education Requirements | 23 |
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| ENG 101, 102 | 8 |
| Communication Elective | 3 |
| GE Electives | 12 |
| Technical Core Requirements* | 48 |
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| Related Course Requirements | 19-24 |
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| CS 205 | 4 |
| Math: Level 3 or higher | 3-5 |
| TEG 141 or SOC 221 | 2-3 |
| Electives** | 10-12 |
| Total (minimum required) |
90-95 |
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*This component may be developed by combining courses
from two or more of the academic programs in the technical
area. This development is done through the guidance of a
designated faculty advisor.
**Student should consult with Academic Advisor on
recommended electives.
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