A.S. in Technical Studies

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program with an area of study in Technical Studies is a 60-credit program designed to prepare students with diversified knowledge within applied science and technology. This degree is designed for students in multiple disciplinary occupations, such as technical supervisors responsible for mechanical and electrical operations; clinical supervisors responsible for radiation protection, radiations therapy, and medical imaging; and technologists responsible for troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and programmable logic interfaces. While the Associate in Science is considered to be a terminal degree, many, but not all, of the credits may be applied to one of the University’s bachelor's degree programs. It is a 60-credit program.

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How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

• Apart from courses offered online by the University, students can transfer credits from military/industrial training, licenses, and certifications, that have been evaluated for college credits, prior learning assessments (PLA), and courses from other institutionally accredited universities.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3

For additional TESU Diversity and Ethical Leadership course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

For additional TESU Social Science and Humanities course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE-1220	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
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PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4
PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Technical Studies Requirements (21 Credits)

Complete 18 credits in Technical Studies area and the 3 credit Capstone course. For course options, please contact an academic advisor.

Associate Capstone

APS-2950

Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (7 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60