Technical Studies, Specialization in Technical Supervision (718-08) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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The specialization in Technical Supervision is designed to provide college credit to skilled workers who have significant and documented occupational experience and technical training into formal education to advance their careers.

Students can earn college credit for knowledge, training and skills obtained from work experience. Applicants who have completed certifications, registered apprenticeships, former or current service members, and employees of companies with highly structured training programs can transition into the AAS degree and receive credits for their professional experience.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the Technical Studies: Technical Supervision to Occupational and Technical Studies plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Complete the linked pre-screening questionnaire.

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
IND 198 - Seminar and Project (3 credits)
Complete the linked pre-screening questionnaire.
A maximum of 23 credits will be awarded based on IND 198 portfolio assignments. Students must consult with their advisor when selecting elective courses to fulfill requirements.
IND xxx - Industrial Engineering Technology Elective (Variable)
Electives in this area may be selected from BUS, CAD, ELE, ETR, IND, ITE, MEC, and SAF.
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Semester Total Credits 16

Spring I

ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 credits)
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 credits)
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) or
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) or
MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 15

Fall II

IND 101 - Quality Assurance Technology I (3 credits)
IND 137 - Team Concepts & Problem Solving (3 credits)
ECO 120 - Survey of Economics (3 credits) or
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
PHI 220 - Ethics (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 12

Spring II

IND 297 - Cooperative Education (1-5 credits)
Upon faculty review and evaluation, additional electives applicable to the degree may be awarded following successful completion of the course.
IND xxx - Industrial Engineering Technology Elective (Variable)
Electives in this area may be selected from BUS, CAD, ELE, ETR, IND, ITE, MEC, and SAF.

Semester Total Credits 17

Total Minimum Credits 60

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.