AAS - General Technology

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology, the AAS-GT, is available from the College of Technology at Crossett and the College of Technology at McGehee. General Education courses can also be completed on the Monticello campus.

There are two options for pursuing the AAS-GT: 

GENERAL TECHNOLOGY—Option One

Students seeking the Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology must complete all requirements for a technical certificate in one of the following programs of study:  

• Administrative Office Technology - Crossett Campus - McGehee Campus
• Arkansas Heavy Equipment Operator Training - McGehee Campus
• Computer Maintenance/Networking - Crossett Campus
• Automotive Technology - McGehee
• Early Childhood Education - Crossett Campus - McGehee Campus
• Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic - McGehee Campus
• Welding Technology - Crossett Campus - McGehee Campus

Students must also complete the required 15 hours of general education courses (below) plus additional elective hours (either technical or general education courses) for a total of 60 credit hours.

Required General Education Courses: 15 hours

ENGL 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1013) Composition I                               
ENGL 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1023) Composition II     

One of the following courses:
           MATH 0183 Intermediate Algebra                                                     
           MATH 1043 (ACTS Equivalent # MATH 1103) College Algebra
           Mathematics Course, 1000-level or above 

One of the following courses:
            CIS 1013 Introduction to Computer-based Systems  
            CIS 2223 (ACTS Equivalent # CPSI 1003) Microcomputer Applications

One of the following courses, appropriate for the field of study: 
            ECON 2203(ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2103) Principles of Macroeconomics       
            ECON 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2203) Principles of Microeconomics
            HIST 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1113) Survey of Civilization I                    
            HIST 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1123) Survey of Civilization II                              
            PSY 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # PSYC 1103) Introduction to Psychology              
            SOC 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # SOCI 1013) Introduction to Sociology                 

All of the general education courses, with the exception of MATH 0183, may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree at UAM or transferred to another university. 

GENERAL TECHNOLOGY—Option Two

Students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology Degree must complete 24 hours in a major technical area and 21 hours in technical core support courses from other related technical disciplines and 15 hours of required general education courses. With the approval of the academic advisor or unit head and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the student may select courses from one or more technical disciplines and develop a coherent technical program that prepares the student for employment in occupational and technical fields. 

Major Technical Area: 24 hours

Technical Core Support Courses: 21 hours

Required General Education Courses: 15 hours

ENGL 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1013) Composition I                               
ENGL 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # ENGL 1023) Composition II

One of the following courses:
           MATH 0183 Intermediate Algebra                                                     
           MATH 1043 (ACTS Equivalent # MATH 1103) College Algebra
           Mathematics Course, 1000-level or above 

One of the following courses:
            CIS 1013 Introduction to Computer-based Systems  
            CIS 2223 (ACTS Equivalent # CPSI 1003) Microcomputer Applications

One of the following courses, appropriate for the field of study: 
            ECON 2203(ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2103) Principles of Macroeconomics       
            ECON 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # ECON 2203) Principles of Microeconomics
            HIST 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1113) Survey of Civilization I                    
            HIST 1023 (ACTS Equivalent # HIST 1123) Survey of Civilization II                              
            PSY 1013 (ACTS Equivalent # PSYC 1103) Introduction to Psychology              
            SOC 2213 (ACTS Equivalent # SOCI 1013) Introduction to Sociology                 

All of the general education courses, with the exception of MATH 0183, may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree at UAM or transferred to another university.