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General Occupational Technology (AAS) A55280

Degree Offered

Associate Degree

Duration

Long Term More than 12 months

Program Code

A55280

Program Requirements

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66

How to Apply

Requirements

The General Occupational Technology (GOT) curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and earn an associate degree by completing courses suited to individual occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and need. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses 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.

Program Requirements

I. General Education Core (15-16 hours required)

A. Composition:

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ENG-111 – Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

B. Communications: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Credits	Semester Available
COM-110 – Introduction to Communication	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
COM-120 – Intro Interpersonal Com	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
COM-231 – Public Speaking	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

C. Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ART-111 – Art Appreciation	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
HUM-110 – Technology and Society	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
HUM-115 – Critical Thinking	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
MUS-110 – Music Appreciation	3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

D. Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
PSY-150 – General Psychology	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
SOC-210 – Introduction to Sociology	3	0	0	3	Fall, Spring, Summer

E. Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits	Semester Available
MAT-121 – Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	3	Fall, Spring
PHY-121 – Applied Physics I	3	2	4	Spring
MAT-143 – Quantitative Literacy	2	2	3	Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT-152 – Statistical Methods I	3	2	4	Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT-171 – Precalculus Algebra	3	2	4	Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT-172 – Precalculus Trigonometry	3	2	4	Fall, Spring, Summer
MAT-263 – Brief Calculus	3	2	4	Spring
MAT-271 – Calculus I	3	2	4	Fall
MAT-272 – Calculus II	3	2	4	Spring

II. Other Required Hours

Course Name	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinic Hours	Credits	Semester Available
ACA-115 – Success and Study Skills	0	2	0	1	Fall, Spring, Summer

III. Select 49 hours of non-developmental courses from approved programs offered by the College.