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General Occupational Technology - 2011

In order for any student to be placed into this program of study, documentation must be completed with Student Services prior to registration.

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses (100-189 or 200-289) offered by the college.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry level employment opportunities.

GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY- A55280
Associate Degree

The General Occupational Technology Program is awarded to students who complete 64 semester hours of credit in courses which are part of Associate in Applied Science Degree programs: (1) if the courses taken do not fulfill the requirements for any of the AAS degree programs offered by the college, (2) if students select this degree program in preference to another degree program, or (3) if students are awaiting admission to limited enrollment programs. (AA, AFA and AS courses may also be applied toward this degree.)

Course and Hour Requirements
General Education Courses Class Lab Credit  
ENG 111 and ENG 112 or 113 or 114  6  0  6
Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts  3  0  3
Elective: Natural Science/Mathematics  3  0  3
Elective: Social/Behavioral Sciences  3  0  3
Major Courses      
Courses selected from core requirements of associate degree-level curriculum  programs offered at the college.     (49-60)
ACA 115 College Student Success 1 0 1
Total Semester Hours:      65-76
AWARD: Associate in Applied Science Degree

*If science option is elected, students must make a satisfactory score on the entry placement test or
pass MAT 060. If electing mathematics, students may need to take MAT 070 before taking an additional
mathematics course.

Updated 08/03/11