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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies

Associate of Applied Science
Germanna Community College

This program is included in: Fast Forward

This degree combines general education with work-based learning to prepare students for careers in the trades.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The program has multiple pathways that has the Career Studies Certificate and a number of stackable credentials as the student continues toward the associates degree. If you are good with your hands and want to apply that to gain the needed credentials to grow with the steps toward a degree this is your pathway to a successful future.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • 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 Germanna Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Portions of this degree are Fast Forward eligible. Several industry credentials are approved for transfer credit into this degree. Students in this program should start with Core Craft Skills, which is available through Workforce.
Doing More With Your Degree The pathway can also lead you to a state license. With the many different pathways you can start in one path and move to another one and not fall behind. With the �earn as you learn,� most students can go thru the program with little to no out of pocket expense.
Program Successes & Highlights

We have had several students which have come to us without a job and no true future. They have started at the beginning and have become successful with a very short time frame.

The industry is hungry for hard working people.

Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Career Studies - Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Program Credit Requirements
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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 Degree in Technical Studies
60
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies
60
Technical Studies Grad Req
60
Student Development (1 credit)
1
SDV REQ
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 113
3
English
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Math: MTH 111 or Higher
3
MTH 111 or Higher
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Subject:
Humanities (3 cr)
3
Humanities
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Category:
AND
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
Social Sciences - 6 credits
6
Social Sciences
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Subject list:
Health: HLT 106
2
HLT 106
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Technical Foundations (27 credits)
27
Technical Foundations
27
Earn 27 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Technical Tracks (15 credits)
15
Asphalt Technician
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Carpentry Technician
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Construction Craft Technician
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Fundamentals of Welding
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Heavy Equipment Operator
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HVAC Mechanic
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Industrial Electrician
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Industrial Machinist
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Plumbing Technician
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer 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 individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; Germanna 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: Germanna Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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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
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical StudiesAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, 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
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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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
Cost To Complete
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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 60 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 Degree in Technical Studies at Germanna Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 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 $175 Per Credit $10,500 $0 $10,500 The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (165.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)
*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.
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