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Power Plant Technology > Power Plant Technology > Degrees and Certifications > 2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree

2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Power Plant Technology, is a one year accelerated program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills, acquired through classroom, laboratory and internship experiences, needed to partake of advanced industry-sponsored training for the operation, installation, servicing and repairing of power plant equipment. A program advisory committee, composed of power plant representatives, annually updates industry expectations and career requirements.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Outcomes
• Explains fission and other combustion processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of renewable energy sources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of heat transfer, fluid flow fundamentals and basic materials science.

Associate Degree Technical Education Courses


General Education Courses

Course #NameCredits
GENWritten Communications3
GENOral Communications3
GENMathematics3
GENLife/Natural Sciences (Lab Required)4-5
GENBehavioral Sciences3

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS

16-17

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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OUTCOMES

 
  • Demonstrates proficiency of workplace skills.
  • Verifies through documentation, assessment and diagnosis what repairs were performed on the automobile.
  • Participates as an integral team member.
 

AAS DEGREE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

 
  • Demonstrates proficiency of workplace skills.
  • Verifies through documentation, assessment and diagnosis what repairs were performed on the automobile.
  • Participates as an integral team member.
   

Total Credits Required

62-63

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