Program Details
Program Details
  • Your closest Community College is
    • Update The Zipcode (N/A)
Use this dropdown to update your zip code

Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies

Associate in Applied Science
Eastern Shore Community College

This program is included in: G3, FastForward

The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies (Plan Code 718) provides flexible alternatives for meeting student and employer needs and features a flexible curriculum designed to meet specific educational and employment goals in career technical fields like electricity, electronics, HVAC, and welding. The degree is designed for students who have completed a career studies certificate or a certificate program. The Technical Studies curriculum allows for credit for prior learning for work experience or internships, includes general education courses, and will be especially useful to employees in technical fields who wish to advance in their profession or place of employment.


Program Overview & Guidance
Expand or Shrink Accordion
Program Web Page
Click here for details
External Link
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Mode
Online
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
Check Course Schedules
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Technical Studies AAS provides alternatives for meeting student and employer needs and features a flexible curriculum designed to meet specific educational and employment goals in career technical fields like electricity, electronics, HVAC, and welding.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

To be eligible to enroll in a Technical Studies degree program, the student must first complete a career studies certificate or certificate program in Electricity, HVAC, Industrial Technology or Welding. Students must meet with an advisor who will assist with designing a curriculum specific to that student’s education, work experience, and goals. Each student’s Technical Studies plan of study must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer and will be composed of Content Skills and Knowledge, General Education, and Student Development courses. Existing curricula from Career Studies Certificate/Certificate programs. Students must complete at least one career studies certificate or certificate as part of these credits. Additional courses should be taken to create a coherent plan of study. Pre-approved plans for many of the skilled trades areas are presented in the catalog. Students wishing to design a customized degree should email advising@es.vccs.edu to set up an advising appointment. Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Each student’s Technical Studies plan of study must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer and will be composed of Content Skills and Knowledge, General Education, and Student Development courses along with existing courses from the student's CSC or certificate. Additional courses should be taken to create a coherent plan of study.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Shore Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses To be eligible to enroll in a Technical Studies degree program, the student must first complete a career studies certificate or certificate program in Electronics, Electricity, HVAC, Industrial Technology or Welding. Students must meet with an advisor who will assist with designing a curriculum specific to that student’s education, work experience, and goals. Completing ENG, MTH and SDV first is strongly encouraged.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
Expand or Shrink Accordion
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Electricity-Electrician Assistant
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Electronics Techology
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Industrial Technology
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Electronics
Link
Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Welding
Link
Certifications You Can Now Complete
Core - Introductory Craft Skills
Program Credit Requirements
Expand or Shrink Accordion
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies
16
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies
16
GPA & Residence Requirement (718)
16
Residence Requirement-718
1
SDV 101 Orient to Trades/Tech
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 111 Requirement
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Technical Studies-Content, Skills, & Knowledge Requirement - 718
0
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Wildcard
ENG 115
3
ENG 115 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 130 Requirement
3
MTH 130 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Elective Open
3
Humanities Elective Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social Science Elective Open
3
Social Science Elective Open
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
Expand or Shrink Accordion
Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Shore Community College
College Level Information
Expand or Shrink Accordion
Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
External Link
Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
Expand or Shrink Accordion
This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - MechanicalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Integrated Machining TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Venture Creation and ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - ElectricalAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeTechnical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science in Advanced ManufacturingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and RefrigerationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/Engineering TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Technical Studies (Technical Supervision)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology - MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree Advanced Manufacturing Tech: Manufacturing Engineering TechAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAAS in MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Technician SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Mechatronics AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - MechatronicsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computerized Manufacturing TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in CMT - Electromechanical Technology SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic Controls AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Indust Technology - Electronic-Electrical AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
Expand or Shrink Accordion
O*Net Code Name Description Parent
17-3026.00Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-3026.01Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansImplement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.Architecture and Engineering Occupations
49-9012.00Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorInstall, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
47-4021.00Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersAssemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.Construction and Extraction Occupations
49-9041.00Industrial Machinery MechanicsRepair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9043.00Maintenance Workers, MachineryLubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9044.00MillwrightsInstall, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9045.00Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsBuild or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9081.00Wind Turbine Service TechniciansInspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions.Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Cost To Complete
Expand or Shrink Accordion

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 16 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies at Eastern Shore Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $2,608 $0 $2,608
Fees
Parking Fee $3 Per Credit $48 0 $48
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $48 0 $48
Capital Fee $24 Per Credit $384 0 $384 Charged to out-of-state, business and military contract
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
Ready To Enroll?
  • Find the program you want and apply here.
    • OR
  • Contact a navigator using the form below and they will guide you through the enrollment process.