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 welding & fabrication, general technology, industrial maintenance or manufacturing 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 Fundamental Math Skills for the Trades
  • TEC 102 Mathematics for the Trades
  • MTH 100 Intermediate Applied Mathematics or higher
 3
General Education Total: 17

Degree Notes:

  1. Math requirements exclude MTH 197 and MTH 297.
  2. Students are required to complete a minimum of three (3) credit hours of math regardless of placement.
  3. Electives must be approved by the department.
  4. Students should confirm transferability of courses with their transfer university before completing courses at MSU-WP.

Advanced Welding & Fabrication Option

The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Advanced Welding & Fabrication is designed to prepare students for a career in manufacturing technology. This academic guide is based on the 2023-2024 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 Requirements Credit Hours
WLD 175 Welding Technology 15
WLD 210 Advanced Welding Technology 15

Welding and Technology Electives:
Select 13 credit hours from WLD, TEC, UAS or other courses approved by department

 13
Advanced Welding and Fabrication Total: 43

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 2023-2024 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: 40
General Technology Total: 43

Industrial Maintenance Option

The Associate of Applied Science in Technology – Industrial Maintenance is designed to prepare students for a career in industrial maintenance. This academic guide is based on the 2023-2024 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.

Industrial Maintenance Requirements Credit Hours
TEC 110 Print Reading and Basic CAD 3
TEC 180 Fundamentals of Mechatronics 2
TEC 297 Technology Capstone 3
TEC 299 Internship in Technology 3
Select 32 credit hours from the following:
  • TEC 100 Introduction to AC and DC Electricity
  • TEC 111 Manufacturing Process
  • TEC 165 Manufacturing Machine Technology
  • TEC 197 Special Topics in Technology
  • TEC 240 PLCs & Sensors
  • TEC 245 Mechanical Systems
  • TEC 248 Fluid Power
  • TEC 270 Alternative Energy
  • TEC 275 Automated Systems
  • Electives approved by the Technology Department

32
Industrial Maintenance Total 43

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 2023-2024 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
MTM 230 Quality Management 3
MTM 240 Project Management 3
MTM 250 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 Certificate 1
Electives (Approved by the Technology Department) 16
Manufacturing Management Total 43
Technology (AAS) Degree Credit Hours
Total Hours Required 60