General Technology
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3412, E-mail: Gen.Tech@nscc.edu, Program Site
The General Technology curriculum allows students flexibility to design a technical specialization of their choice in a broad range of technologies to enhance their employment potential. Through the General Technology curriculum, students may tailor their educational programs to meet their own needs or the needs of present or potential employers. Immediately upon election of this degree, students develop an individualized Program of Study with the assistance of the General Technology coordinator. Graduation may be delayed for students who do not receive prior approval for course selections.
Students who declare this major may prepare themselves for employment in many diverse occupations. The Business and Technology concentrations allow a focus adaptable to occupational areas related to business, health care, information technology, and engineering technologies.
All college-level courses required for technical certificates from NSCC are applicable to the degree in General Technology. Specific certificates that feed to this A.A.S. degree include Computer-Aided Drafting, Horticulture, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Music Technology, and Surgical Technology.
Students with a diploma from the Tennessee Technology Center can receive 30 hours credit toward the General Technology degree.
After careful evaluation, students may receive credit for approved training programs as well as for applicable work experience.
Transfer/Advising
The A.A.S. degree is designed to prepare a student for employment upon graduation. Some universities, at their discretion, accept some technical courses for transfer. A student who plans to transfer to a university should consult his/her advisor and the receiving university about transfer and articulation policies. Failure to do so could result in loss of transfer credits.
General Education
- ENGL 1010 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
- Mathematics or Natural Sciences Elective 3-4 Credits
- Humanities Elective 3 Credits
- Social Sciences Elective 3 Credits
- Elective from Communications or an area listed above 3-4 Credits
Technology
Students must complete a minimum of 14 credits from the technical, math, or science areas. Approved areas include: ACT, ASTR, BIOL, CAD, CHEM, CIS, CISP, CIT, CNT, COM, CPT, EETH, ENGR, ENGT, GEOL, HORT, INFS, MATH, MST, MTEC, PHO, PHYS, PSCI, PTEC, SURG. Exceptions must be approved by the General Technology coordinator. Electives
- All electives must be approved by the General Technology Coordinator and should include courses selected to meet the specific objective of the student.
OR
- GTP 1000 - General Technology up to 30 credits
Total Required – Associate’s Degree: 60 Credits
Note:
Electives for both concentrations should come from the technical, math, science, and business areas. Approved areas include: ACCT, ACT, ASTR, BIOL, BUS, CAD, CHEM, CIS, CISP, CIT, CNT, COM, CPT, ECON, EETH, ENGR, ENGT, ENTR, FIN, GEOL, HCM, HORT, INFS, MATH, MKT, MST, MTEC, OAD, PHO, PHYS, PSCI, PTEC, SURG. Exceptions must be approved by the General Technology coordinator.
Detailed programs of study can be viewed at the General Technology Program website.
Cooperative work experience can be an important addition to a student’s formal classroom work. Co-op courses may substitute for technical courses with the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. The Career Services Office will provide the correct course numbers.
* This course is part of the general education core.
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