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

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Fall I

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• BUS 200 - Principles of Management (3 credits)
• IND 198 - Seminar and Project (3 credits)

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• MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits) or
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Replaces MTH 163) (3 credits)

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• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• PHI 220 - Ethics (3 credits)

Spring I

• ENG 115 - Technical Writing (3 credits)
• BUS 205 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)
• ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 credits)

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• SOC 200 - Principles of Sociology (3 credits) or
• PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)

Fall II

• IND 101 - Quality Assurance Technology I (3 credits)
• IND 137 - Team Concepts & Problem Solving (3 credits)

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• Approved Program Elective/s: Students should consult with their advisor to select appropriate courses to fulfill this requirement and/or to determine whether previous experiences may apply towards this requirement. A combined maximum of 23 credits will be awarded for IND 297 (in the 4th semester) and approved program electives.

  • BUS 209 Continuous Quality Improvement  (3 credits)
  • CAD 151 Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I  (3 credits)
  • IND 106 Industrial Engineering Technology  (3 credits)
  • IND 145 Introduction to Metrology  (3 credits)
  • IND 181 World Class Manufacturing I  (3 credits)
  • IND 290 Coordinated Internship in Industrial Engineering Technology   
  • ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts  (3 credits)
  • MEC 100 Introduction to Engineering Technology  (2 credits)
  • MEC 113 Materials and Processes of Industry  (3 credits)
  • MTH 245 Statistics I  (3 credits)
  • SAF 126 Principles of Industrial Safety  (3 credits)
• ECO 120 - Survey of Economics (3 credits) or
• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

Spring II

• IND 297 - Cooperative Education (1-5 credits)

• Allows students to demonstrate learning outcomes achieved through previous work experiences. Students should consult with their faculty advisor to determine the academic credit that may be awarded for previous training and/or work experience. Upon faculty review and evaluation, a maximum of 15 credits applicable to the degree may be awarded following successful completion of the course. 

Total Minimum Credits 60

Program Information (SET)

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