College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon,  and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Debra Klavohn, Dean of Health Sciences
Debra M. Klavohn, Dean

B.S., Louisiana State University; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University

828.586.4091, ext. 331
800.447.4091, ext. 331
2nd floor, Balsam Center
debm@southwesterncc.edu

 

 
 
General Occupational Technology

 

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be designed from associate degree level courses offered by the College on an approved program of study.

Graduates will become effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and qualified for a wide range of entry-level and advanced employment opportunities. This degree is designed primarilary for pre-health science majors.

Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) A55280

I. GENERAL EDUCATION        
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
click on title for course description
ENGLISH - Six SHC required for AAS degree.
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
             
HUMANITIES / FINE ARTS - Three SHC required for AAS degree.
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
             
SOCIAL / BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE - Three SHC required for AAS degree.
*** *** Social Science Elective 3 0 0 3
             
NATURAL SCIENCE / MATHEMATICS - Three SHC required for AAS degree.
MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement 2 2 0 3
(A higher level Math course may substitute for MAT 110)        
      ___ ___ ___ ___
General Education Totals: 15-16    
              
II. CURRICULUM MAJOR HOURS        
The student must complete a minimum of 49 semester hour credits from a combination of major courses for curriula approved to be offered by the college.

Total Curriculum Major Hour Credits: 49

 
         
OTHER MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES (For the AAS degree)
ACA 115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 0 1
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
Or choose:        
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
Total Other Major Hours: 3        
Total Semester Hour Credits: 67-68  
             
Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

 


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