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Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology

Associate of Applied Science

New River Community College

As industry and some professional areas such as medicine have become increasingly mechanized and automated, the need for instrumentation technicians has increased. The supply of technicians trained to work with automatic controls and precision measuring devices in manufacturing operations has been so limited that industries have by necessity established their own training programs, recruiting people from related occupational areas.The Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology program was designed to provide industry with competent technicians ready for full-time employment.This program is designed to allow a student in a related technical program to elect the second year of the curriculum as an instrumentation option.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The Instrumentation and Controll Automation Technology program provides a core of electrical and electronic courses which must precede any specialized work in instrumentation. About one fourth of this curriculum is composed of general education courses; one fourth, of supporting and related technical work; and one half, of specialized courses.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after completing A.A.S. degree requirements should inform their academic advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses to meet transfer requirements. 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 New River Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Entry into most curriculum courses in Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology require that students be eligible for MTH 131. The rapid rate of change in current technologies requires that course content in technical areas reflect this change. Therefore, courses completed and submitted for acceptance toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in thie program should have been completed no longer than seven years prior to graduation. Courses completed more than seven years prior to graduation must be evaluated by the department for content agreeable to current academic and technological standards.
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Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	In determining transfer credit, course work applicable to the program at NRCC will be accepted if the courses were taken at another college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency. Other course work taken at instutions which are appoved by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia may be considered on an individual basis. At least 25% of the credits for a program must be earned at NRCC.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=2647#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: New River Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	New River Community College (NRCC) is a comprehensive community college located in the New River Valley of Virginia which includes Giles, Floyd, Montgomery, and Pulaski counties and the city of Radford. NRCC is part of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), a statewide system of community colleges. At NRCC students can prepare for the future with any of the various occupational programs or college transfer courses. With NRCC's wide selection of courses, you can explore your interests, prepare for a career, or increase your job skills. At the same time, at New River you'll find small classes and instructors who care about their students, along with a variety of services to help students, from counseling to career planning. NRCC faculty members are well known not just for their academic background, but also for their capacity to work closely and effectively with students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	https://www.nr.edu/transfer/vccstransferagreements.php

Where Can This Degree Transfer

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
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology with a Specialization in Computer Tech	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology- Electronics Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology- Mechanical Engineering Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
49-2094.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
51-9141.00	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.	Production Occupations

Cost To Complete

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 67 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology at New River 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	$163	Per Credit	$10,921	$0	$10,921
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Facility Maintenance	$1	Per Credit	$67	0	$67
Student Activity	$1	Per Credit	$67	0	$67

*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.

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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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