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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology

Associate of Applied Science
Wytheville Community College

This program is designed for persons who seek work in the metal working industry immediately upon graduation. Graduates of this program also may elect to continue their education in a related program at a four-year institution related to industrial fields.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree This program is designed for persons who seek full-time employment in the metal working industry immediately upon graduation.
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 Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Graduates of this program also may elect to continue their education in a technology program at a four-year institution which offers related industrial programs.
Program Successes & Highlights Occupational Objectives include: Machinist; Machine Tool Operator (CNC & Conventional); Maintenance Mechanic; Machine Set-Up Technician; Tool and Die Maker Apprentice; CNC Programmer; Inspector (Quality Control); Machine Shop Supervisor
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Certificate in Machine Tool Operations
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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 Machine Technology
69
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technology
69
Res & GPA Req Grp MAT 950
69
GPA Plan for MAT - 950
2
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
IND 114 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 121 Requirement
2
MAC 121 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 295 Requirement
3
MAC 295 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 151 Requirement
2
MAC 151 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 206 Requirement
6
MAC 206 Requirement
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 209 Requirement
3
MAC 209 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Soc/Behav Transfer VA Elec (3 Cr)
3
Soc/Behav Transfer VA Elec (3
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MAC 241 Requirement
3
MAC 241 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Humanities Transfer VA (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MAC 101 Requirement
8
MAC 101 Requirement
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 102 Requirement
8
MAC 102 Requirement
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 298 Requirement - Seminar and Project
3
MAC 298 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 122 Requirement
3
MAC 122 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 150 Requirement
3
MAC 150 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MAC 123 Requirement
3
MAC 123 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111 Requirement
3
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
DRF 111 Requirement
2
DRF 111 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DRF 162 Requirement
2
DRF 162 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
ENG 111 College Comp I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100 Orientation Requirement
1
SDV 100 Orientation
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 113 Requirement
3
ENG 113 - Technical-Profession
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
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
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; https://catalog.wcc.vccs.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=324#transferring-students
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: Wytheville Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
80
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? WCC offers a wide range of programs:  transfer programs for the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, technical programs to prepare for a successful career, developmental courses to assist in a successful transition to college, Workforce Development for job preparedness, and continuing education for the life of learning we all must live.  WCC is proud to now have served multiple generations of families in our community.  We hope that you will be among those who chose to further their education or enhance their work skills through our credit or non-credit offerings.  
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Not required
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
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Machine TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Numerical Control Machine OperationsAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
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
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 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
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-4199.00Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherAll metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.Production Occupations
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 69 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 Machine Technology at Wytheville 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 $167 Per Credit $11,523 $0 $11,523
*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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