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Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
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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 |
| 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 |
| Mathematical Science: Select three (3) credit hours |
- TEC 101 Math for the Trades
- MTH 100 Intermediate Applied Mathematices or higher
|
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.
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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 2022-2023 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.
| Advanced Industrial Maintenance Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| TEC 106 Control Circuit Fundamentals |
3 |
| TEC 111 Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
| TEC 180 Fundamentals of Mechatronics |
3 |
| TEC 200 Advanced Industrial Circuits |
3 |
| TEC 240 Programmable Logic Controllers and Sensors |
3 |
| TEC 245 Mechanical Systems |
3 |
| TEC 248 Fluid Power |
3 |
| TEC 297 Technology Capstone |
2 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
3 |
| WES 101 Mike Rowe Works (MRW) Work Ethic Certificate |
1 |
| General Technology Electives. select 16 credit hours from TEC, UAS or other courses approved by department |
16 |
| Advanced Industrial Maintenance Total |
43 |
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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 2022-2023 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 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 |
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Advanced Welding & Fabrication Technology Option*
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Advanced Welding & Fabrication Technology
is designed to prepare students for a career in manufacturing technology. This academic
guide is based on the 2022-2023 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.
| Advanced Welding & Fabrication Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| WES 101 Mike Rowe Works (MRW) Work Ethic Certificate |
1 |
| WLD 110 Print reading and Basic CAD for Fabrication |
2 |
| WLD 175 Welding Technology |
10 |
| WLD 210 Advanced Welding Technology |
10 |
| WLD 215 Structural Design and Fabrication |
3 |
| WLD 297 Fabrication Applications Capstone |
2 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
3 |
|
Welding and Technology Electives
Select 12 credit hours from WLD, TEC, UAS or other courses approved by department
|
12 |
| Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Total: |
43 |
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Alternative Energy Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Alternative Energy is designed to
prepare students for a career in alternative energy. 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 Capstone |
2 |
| Technology Total: |
5 |
| Alternative Energy Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| AGR 103 Plant Science |
4 |
| AGR 112 Introduction to Agricultural Business |
3 |
| AGR 115 Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment |
3 |
| AGR 143 Introductory Forestry |
3 |
| TEC 100 Survey of Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 200 Applied Electricity and Electronics |
3 |
| TEC 260 Alternative Energy: Biofuels |
3 |
| TEC 265 Alternative Energy: Solar |
3 |
| TEC 270 Alternative Energy: Wind |
3 |
| TEC 299 Technology Internship |
2 |
| General Technology Electives |
8 |
| Alternative Energy 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 2022-2023 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.
| General Technology Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| WES 101 Mike Rowe Works (MRW) Work Ethic Certificate |
1 |
| TEC 297 Technology Capstone |
2 |
Select any combination of courses from the following departments to equal 40 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 (MTM, TEC, WLD)
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
|
40 |
| General Technology Total: |
43 |
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Manufacturing Management Option*
The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Manufacturing Management is designed
to prepare students for a career in manufacturing management. This academic guide
is based on the 2022-2023 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.
| Manufacturing Management Requirements |
Credit Hours |
| MTM 120 Manufacturing Supervision |
3 |
| MTM 130 Supply Chain Management |
3 |
| MTM 140 Logistics, Transportation and Distribution |
3 |
| MTM230 Quality Management |
3 |
| MTM240 Project Management |
3 |
| MTM250 Safety Management |
3 |
| MTM 260 Labor Management |
3 |
| MTM 297 Manufacturing & Technology Management Capstone |
2 |
| MTM 299 Manufacturing & Technology Management Internship |
3 |
| WES 101 Mike Row Works (MRW) Work Ethic Certifcate |
1 |
| Electives (Approved by the Technology Department) |
17 |
| Manufacturing Management Total |
44 |
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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 2022-2023 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 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 |
| Select 9 electives credit hours approved by department. |
9 |
| Technology Managment Total |
38 |
