GENERAL TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Emphasis in Technology
Thurston Shrader . (901) 333-4423

The General Technology program is designed to allow students the opportunity to create a course of study that meets individual needs and goals. Working with the program coordinator, the General Technology major drafts a degree contract listing all courses the student will complete to earn the degree. The program's flexibility is most advantageous to the individual whose employment or career goals are clearly defined. Contracts are initiated by the program coordinator and approved by the Department Chair.

ENGL

3

SPCH

3

****

3

****

3

MATH

3

II. Technology Preparation (30 Semester hours) 

(Choose one of the options listed below.)

Specialty Concentration (21 Semester Hours)
Supporting Technical Coursework (9 Semester hours)
or
Specialty Concentration (30 Semester Hours)

Students enrolling in the Associate of Applied Science degree program in General Technology at Southwest must take a minimum of 21 hours in one technology specialty area with an additional 9 hours in technical areas outside the major. In some cases, students may choose to take all their technology courses in one technology specialty area. 

III. Electives (15 Semester Hours) 

A minimum of 15 hours of electives must be selected from either general education technical courses. The final 24 hours of coursework must be completed at Southwest; however, exceptions may be granted by the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. 

Note: Southwest Tennessee Community College and Tennessee Technology Centers (TTCs) have a formal articulation agreement with respect to the Aircraft Mechanic Program. Students in this program will be eligible to receive 28 hours of college credit once the following criteria is met:

A. Successfully complete the TTC diploma programs

B. Demonstrate competency in Aviation Maintenance by obtaining Air Frame and Power Plant (A & P) license 

C. Are admitted to Southwest Tennessee Community College

D. Meet COMPASS requirements, and 

E. Successfully complete 15 semester hours of college-level credit (excluding remedial/developmental hours which are not college credit) in the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology program.

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details about transferability of courses.

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

Note: All courses must comply with Southwest's requirements for credit or certificate programs. These courses must also be coordinated and approved by the department chair from technology specialty area.

Note: Cooperative Education courses are available for this major.