About the Program
Program Mission & Description
Program Mission:
This program provides Area Technical College graduates a pathway to continue studies toward the completion of an AAS degree in Applied Technology.
Program Description:
This program aligns with a statewide articulation agreement that allows Area Technical College (ATC) graduates at Delta-Montrose Technical College, Emily Griffith Technical College and Pickens Technical College to transfer up to 45 credits of transfer credit from an approved certificate1 toward the completion of an AAS degree in Applied Technology. The Applied Technology AAS degree requires the completion of at least 60 credits with at least 15 credits completed at FRCC and selected from the approved elective list. All courses must be completed with a "C" or better for students to graduate from this program. Please view First Semester below for required courses & recommended elective courses.
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1Approved certificate is a certificate program approved by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE).
Getting Into the Program
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To enter the Applied Technology program, students must meet the following admission requirements:
1. Complete an approved certificate from an Area Technical College (ATC) either Delta-Montrose Technical College, Emily Griffith Technical College or Pickens Technical College.
2. Achieve equivalent testing scores to meet pre/co-requisite requirements (e.g. ENG 121 or higher); course pre/co-requisite requirements may vary depending on the approved elective coursework selected.
NOTE: Individual coursework from the technical college is credited to the student’s transcript upon completion of the requirements of both institutions. Students may enroll concurrently at both a technical college and at FRCC. Students must comply with the regulations and requirements relating to admission and attendance at each institution.
What You Will Learn
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of the completion of the Applied Technology Program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of completed general education coursework complementary to their program learning outcomes obtained through the completion of an approved certificate at the Area Technical College of their choice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of completed coursework emphasizing written & oral communication skills, ethics, and management skills or the demonstration of knowledge of completed coursework emphasizing academic rigor and breadth and/or depth of a variety of subject areas as recommended in the categories & courses section.
My Academic Plan
My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty to guide you toward program completion. You should complete courses in the recommended order provided below and work with an academic advisor to adjust your plan based on your scheduling needs.
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| MAT- GEN | Mathematics:___________ | 3-5 |
| AT-ELC- LST | Approved Elective List: __________ | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |