General Technology (AAS)

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Program Prerequisite: A 900 hour minimum certificate from a WSU approved DTC or OWTC program awarded within 5 years of beginning the AAS in General Technology Program.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in all core and elective courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 63.5 credit hours (includes exactly 30 transfer credit hours for completing an approved 900-hour or more certificate program at DTC or OWTC awarded within 5 years of beginning the AAS program. Residency (WSU courses): Must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours.
Program Code: 8061AAS
CIPC: 470000

Advisement

All General Technology students are required to meet with the WSU College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology (EAST) academic advisor before entering the program to establish a program contract plan. Students will also be required to meet with the EAST academic advisor at least annually for ongoing course and program advisement.

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Admission Requirements

Regular university admission requirements and a completed 900 hour minimum approved technical specialty certificate from OWTC or DTC awarded within 5 years of beginning the AAS program. Students with an approved 900-hour minimum ATC technical certificate awarded within 5 years of beginning the AAS program will receive 30 hours of transfer elective credit toward an AAS in General Technology degree upon completion of all WSU graduation requirements for the AAS in General Technology. Approval by the College of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology at Weber State University is required.

Major Course Requirements for the AAS in General Technology Degree

NOTE: Individual articulated courses between WSU and DTC/OWTC will not count for this requirement if those courses were included in the 900-hour certificate, excluding transfer equivalents to NTM 1700. Students must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours of WSU residency (WSU courses).

Core Courses Required (10.5 credit hours minimum; grade of “C” or better required)

ENGL 1010 EN1 - Introductory College Writing Credits: (3) and
ENGL 2010 EN2 - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3)
or
ENGL 1010 EN1 - Introductory College Writing Credits (3) or
ENGL 2010 EN2 - Intermediate College Writing Credits (3)
AND one other course in oral and written communication Credits: (3)
AND
MATH 1030 QL - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: (3) or
MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3) or
MATH 1050 QL - College Algebra Credits: (4) or
MATH 1080 QL - Pre-calculus Credits: (5)
AND
WEB 1700 - Introduction to Computer Applications Credits: (3) or
WEB 1501 - Document Creation Competency Exam Credits: (.5) and
WEB 1502 - Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management Competency Exam Credits: (.5) and
WEB 1503 - Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation Competency Exam Credits: (.5)

Breadth Courses Required (9 credit hours minimum)

Creative Arts & Humanities:

COMM 2110 HU CEL Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3)

Social Science:

Any Approved (3)

Physical or Life Science:

Any Approved (3-5)

Elective Courses (Select 14-17 credit hours)

Grades for the following elective courses must meet departmental requirements. Students should work closely with the College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology academic advisor to select a course sequence that will support the student’s chosen career pathway.

ACTG 2010 - Survey of Accounting I Credits: (3)
BSAD 1010 - Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
PDD 1010 - Introduction to Engineering & Technical Design (Solidworks) Credits: (3)
PDD 1160 - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Using 3D CAD Credits: (3)
PDD 2460 - Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD Credits: (3)
PDD 2650 - Product Design & Development Credits: (3)
EET 1110 - Basic Electronics Credits: (2)
EET 1130 - Digital Systems Credits: (4)
EET 1140 - DC Circuits Credits: (3)
EET 1850 - Industrial Electronics Credits: (4)
EET 2150 - Embedded Controllers Credits: (4)
EET 2170 - Industrial Controls Credits: (3)
HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology Credits: (2)
HTHS 1103 - Introduction to Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society Credits: (3)
HTHS 1108 - Biocalculations for Health Professions Credits: (5)
HTHS 1110 LS - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
HTHS 1111 - Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
MIS 1100 SS - The Digital Society Credits: (3)
MFET 1210 - Machining Principles Lecture/Lab I Credits: (3)
MFET 2150 - Metal Forming, Casting and Welding Credits: (2)
MFET 2360 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials Credits: (3)
MFET 2410 - Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications Credits: (3)
MFET 2850 - CNC/CAM for Plastics and Composites Lecture/Lab Credits: (3)
PS 1143 - Principles of Selling and Persuasion Credits: (3)
PS 1303 - Sales Channels Credits: (3)
PS 2182 - Credit and Collection Methods Credits: (2)
PS 2383 - Retail Merchandising and Buying Methods Credits: (3)
PS 2443 - Advertising Methods Credits: (3)
PS 2603 - Advanced Selling Techniques Credits: (3)
PS 2703 - Internet Sales and Service Credits: (3)
NET 2300 - Introduction to LAN Management Credits: (3)
WEB 2410 - Web Animation I Credits: (3)
WEB 2200 - Image Editing Credits: (3)
WEB 2300 - Video Editing Credits: (3)

Technical Specialty Credit (30 credit hours)

Technical specialty credit for completing a third-party approved 900-hour or more certificate program from DTC or OWTC completed within 5 years prior to beginning the AAS program. is awarded to students after WSU graduation clearance for the AAS in General Technology.