Technical Studies, Specialization in Engineering Technology (718-04) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Purpose: Developed with support of business and industry, this degree combines all the areas of knowledge demanded of the new engineering technician. Graduates have a broad skill base that is desirable in a variety of employment opportunities.

Course Offering: Primarily at the Hampton Campus both daytime and evening. Some classes are offered in distance and hybrid format.

Special Notes: Virginia Peninsula does not provide a cooperative education internship for students.

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

MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) or
MTH 161 - Precalculus I (3 credits)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals (3 credits)
Select one course:
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)
HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE (3 credits)
HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE (3 credits)
HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE (3 credits)
HIS 112 - World Civilizations of Post-1500 CE (3 credits)
HIS 121 - United States History to 1877 (3 credits)
HIS 122 - United States History since 1865 (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

Spring I

PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 credits)
MTH 162 - Precalculus II (3 credits)
MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology (2 credits) or
MAR 120 - Introduction to Ship Systems (3 credits)
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 12/13

Summer I

PHI 220 - Ethics and Society (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 3

Fall II

ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business (3 credits) or
IND 181 - World Class Manufacturing I (3 credits)
IND 140 - Quality Control (2 credits)
BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 credits) or
BUS 117 - Leadership Development (3 credits)
Approved Elective select two courses:¹
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 credits)
MTH 245 - Statistics I (3 credits)
MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)
ETR, MEC, IND, or MAR

Semester Total Credits 14/15

Spring II

Select one course:
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)
HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE (3 credits)
HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE (3 credits)
HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE (3 credits)
HIS 112 - World Civilizations of Post-1500 CE (3 credits)
HIS 121 - United States History to 1877 (3 credits)
HIS 122 - United States History since 1865 (3 credits)
IND 297 - Cooperative Education (1-5 credits)
Approved Elective select two courses:¹
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 credits)
MTH 245 - Statistics I (3 credits)
MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)
ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers (3 credits)
ETR, MEC, IND, or MAR

Semester Total Credits 15

Total Minimum Credits 63/67

¹Approved elective credits should not exceed 13 credits.

Students who are not apprentices at Newport News Shipbuilding are required to enroll in MEC 100 .

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@vpcc.edu.

Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.

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