Applied Technology and Apprenticeship - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
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Degree Quick Facts
- Instructional School: Industry, Engineering, and Trades
- Department: Manufacturing and Welding
- Program Code: APPR.AAS
- Program Type: Career and Technical Education
- Available Fully Online: No
- Eligible for Federal Financial Aid: Yes (for General Education Requirements)
NOTE: Courses required for this program may have an additional fee; more information can be found on the Special Course Fees web page.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following options: 2 | 45 | |
| Electrical Apprenticeship | ||
| HVAC Apprenticeship | ||
| Plumbing Apprenticeship | ||
| Communications Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Generation Specialist Apprenticeship | ||
| Generation Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Line Operation Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Lineworker Apprenticeship | ||
| Meter Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Relay Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Station Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
- 1
Students must complete at least 12 credits of their general education courses at the College of Western Idaho in order to meet the residency requirement for graduation.
- 2
Students must verify completion of an eligible apprenticeship program in order to receive instructional-based (30 credits) and experiential-based (15 credits) prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for this course. Credits will be granted based upon the submission of a valid journeyman's license in one of the approved apprenticeship programs. Students seeking PLA credit must first meet with their advisor.
NOTE: This program is not yet approved for GI Bill® use.
Degree Plan
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Plans may be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding additional semesters. Consult your advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| Select one of the following options: 2 | 45 | |
| Electrical Apprenticeship | ||
| HVAC Apprenticeship | ||
| Plumbing Apprenticeship | ||
| Communications Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Generation Specialist Apprenticeship | ||
| Generation Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Line Operation Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Lineworker Apprenticeship | ||
| Meter Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Relay Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Station Technician Apprenticeship | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 45 | |
- 1
Major requirements are included within the total minimum credit hours required for graduation in this program.
- 2
Students must verify completion of an eligible apprenticeship program in order to receive instructional-based (30 credits) and experiential-based (15 credits) prior learning assessment (PLA) credit for this course. Credits will be granted based upon the submission of a valid journeyman's license in one of the approved apprenticeship programs. Students seeking PLA credit must first meet with their advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GE Elective course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 15 | |
NOTE: General education (GE) courses can be completed either before, during, or after the apprenticeship (Major Requirements) component of this degree. However, the degree will not be granted until students complete their entire apprenticeship program and all required GE courses for a total of 60 credits.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and perform tasks in accordance with local and national regulations.
- Effectively communicate with management in their chosen field to advance their career and demonstrate technical communication.
- Translate comprehensive principles, skills, and applications of their chosen trade to work safely and efficiently in the industry.