Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology degree prepares students for
a career in a technology-related field. Students may specialize in advanced fabrication
technology advanced industrial maintenance, advanced manufacturing technology, alternative
energy, general technology, information technology or technology management. 60 credit
hours
| General Education Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| CIS 101 Computers for Learning |
3 |
| COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
| ENG 110 Writing I |
3 |
| ENG 221 Writing II: Writing for the Professions |
3 |
| IDS: Select two (2) credit hours |
|
|
2 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 Survey of US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| General Education Total: |
17 |
Degree Notes:
- Math requirements exclude MTH 197 and MTH 297.
- Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless
of placement.
- Electives must be approved by the department.
- Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university
before completing courses at MSU-WP.
(Pending CBHE Approval)
Advanced Fabrication Technology Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Advanced Fabrication Technology is
designed to prepare students for a career in manufacturing technology. This academic
guide is based on the 2021-2022 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The
time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment,
number of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| WLD 101 Mathematics for Fabrication |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology in Action (capstone) |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| Advanced Fabrication Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| WLD 110 Print reading and Basic (CAD) for Fabrication |
3 |
| WLD 115 Welding Safety, Materials and Processes |
3 |
| WLD 175 Welding Technology |
3 |
| WLD 210 Advanced Welding Technology |
3 |
| WLD 215 Structural Design and Fabrication |
3 |
| WLD 275 Fabrication Applications |
3 |
| WLD 280 Robotic Arc Welding |
3 |
| TEC 161 Basic Wood Gasification |
3 |
| TEC 260 Alternative Energy-Biofuels |
3 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
3 |
| General Technology Electives |
8 |
| Advanced Fabrication Technology Total |
38 |
Advanced Industrial Maintenance Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Advanced Industrial Maintenance is
designed to prepare students for a career in industrial maintenance. This academic
guide is based on the 2021-2022 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The
time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment,
number of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 101 Mathematics for the Trades |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology in Action (capstone) |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| Advanced Industrial Maintenance Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 100 Survey of Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 110 Print reading and Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) |
3 |
| TEC 112 Introduction to Supply Chain Management |
3 |
| TEC 123 Employment in Manufacturing Occupations |
3 |
| TEC 132 Introduction to Industry 4.0 |
3 |
| TEC 200 Applied Electricity and Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 230 Industrial Controls and Troubleshooting |
3 |
| TEC 240 Programmable Logic Controllers and Sensors |
3 |
| TEC 245 Mechanical Systems and Fluid Power |
3 |
| TEC 275 Automated Systems |
3 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
2 |
| General Technology Electives |
6 |
| Advanced Industrial Maintenance Total |
38 |
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Advanced Manufacturing Technology is
designed to prepare students for a career in manufacturing technology. This academic
guide is based on the 2021-2022 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The
time to complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment,
number of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 101 Mathematics for the Trades |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology in Action (capstone) |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 100 Survey of Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 110 Print reading and Basic Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) |
3 |
| TEC 111 Manufacturing Materials & Processes |
3 |
| TEC 112 Introduction to Supply Chain Management |
3 |
| TEC 123 Employment in Manufacturing Occupations |
3 |
| TEC 165 Manufacturing Technology |
3 |
| TEC 175 Welding Technology |
3 |
| TEC 200 Applied Electricity and Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 245 Mechanical Systems and Fluid power |
3 |
| TEC 275 Automated Systems |
3 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
2 |
| General Technology Electives |
6 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technology Total: |
38 |
General Technology Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – General Technology is designed to
prepare students for a career in various technology fields. This academic guide is
based on the 2021-2022 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time to
complete the degree will vary, depending on remediation, summer enrollment, number
of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 101 Mathematics for the Trades |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology in Action (capstone) |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| General Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
Select any combination of courses from the following departments to equal 38 credit
hours:
- Agriculture (AGR)
- Business (ACC, BUS, EPR, FIN, INS, LAW, MGT, QBA)
- Computer (CGP, CIS, CSC)
- Engineering (EGR)
- Enology and Viticulture (VIN)
- Fire Science (FST)
- Law Enforcement (LWE)
- Mathematics (MTH)
- Science (AST, BIO, BMS, CHM, ENV, GLG, GRY, PHY)
- Technology (TEC)
- Fabrication and Welding (WLD)
|
38 |
| General Technology Total: |
38 |
Technology Management Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Technology Management is designed
to prepare students for a career in technology management. This academic guide is
based on the 2021-2022 Missouri State University–West Plains Catalog. The time to
complete the degree will vary, depending on the degree option taken, remediation,
summer enrollment, number of classes taken per semester, etc.
| Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 101 Mathematics for the Trades |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology in Action (capstone) |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| Technology Management Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| ACC 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
3 |
| ECO 155 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| MGT 286 Business Communications |
3 |
| TEC 100 Survey of Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 112 Introduction to Supply Chain Management |
3 |
| TEC 228 Logistics, Transportation and Distribution |
3 |
| TEC 232 Quality Management |
3 |
| TEC 250 Safety Management |
3 |
| TEC 255 Project Management |
3 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
2 |
| Electives |
9 |
| Technology Management Total |
38 |
| Technology (AAS) Degree |
Credit Hours |
| Total Hours Required |
60 |
Students are strongly encouraged to confirm the transferability of individual courses
to other institutions prior to enrollment. Not all courses will transfer or satisfy
specific degree requirements for bachelor degrees
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