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General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree [A55280] and Diploma Program [D55280]

Program Information

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities. Students may be awarded a non-degree credential (i.e., certificate, diploma) after completing a specific portion of the Associate degree program.

Program of Study

A.A.S. General Education Core 15 Credits
Diploma General Education Core
6 Credits

Communication

A.A.S. programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 3 semester hours of communications. Choose from the following to fulfill requirement:

COM 110Introduction to Communication

3
COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication

3
COM 140Introduction to Intercultural Communication

3
COM 231Public Speaking

3
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

For the Degree program, choose at least one course from each of the following categories. For the diploma program choose one course from any of the following categories.

Humanities/Fine Arts

ART 111Art Appreciation

3
ART 114Art History Survey I

3
ART 115Art History Survey II

3
ENG 125Creative Writing I

3
ENG 231American Literature I

3
ENG 232American Literature II

3
ENG 241British Literature I

3
ENG 242British Literature II

3
ENG 261World Literature I

3
ENG 262World Literature II

3
ENG 273African-American Literature

3
HUM 120Cultural Studies

3
HUM 130Myth in Human Culture

3
HUM 160Introduction to Film

3
MUS 110Music Appreciation

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3
REL 110World Religions

3
REL 211Introduction to Old Testament

3
REL 212Introduction to New Testament

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences

ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3
ECO 252Principles of Macroeconomics

3
GEO 130General Physical Geography

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II

3
HIS 131American History I

3
HIS 132American History II

3
HIS 151Hispanic Civilization

3
HIS 221African-American History

3
POL 120American Government

3
POL 130State & Local Government

3
POL 210Comparative Government

3
POL 220International Relations

3
PSY 150General Psychology

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3
SOC 220Social Problems

3
SOC 225Social Diversity

3

Natural Science/Mathematics

BIO 110Principles of Biology

4
BIO 111General Biology I

4
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry

3
CHM 131AIntroduction to Chemistry Lab

1
CHM 151General Chemistry I

4
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4
PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1

Total Major Hours Required for A.A.S 49 Credits
Total Major Hours Required for Diploma 30 Credits

Other Required Hours

Other required hours may be chosen from courses listed below or unselected general education core courses offered in this program.

ACA 111College Student Success

1
ACA 122College Transfer Success

1
ACC 120Principles of Financial Accounting

4
ACC 121Principles of Managerial Accounting

4
ACC 129Individual Income Taxes

3
ACC 130Business Income Taxes

3
ACC 140Payroll Accounting

2
ACC 149Introduction to Accounting Spreadsheets

2
ACC 150Accounting Software Applications

2
ACC 180Practices in Bookkeeping

3
ACC 220Intermediate Accounting I

4
ACC 221Intermediate Accounting II

4
AGR 110Agricultural Economics

3
AGR 121Biological Pest Management

3
AGR 139Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture

3
AGR 140Agricultural Chemicals

3
AGR 150Ag-O-Metrics

3
AGR 160Plant Science

3
AGR 170Soil Science

3
AGR 212Farm Business Management

3
AGR 213Agricultural Law & Finance

3
AGR 214Agricultural Marketing

3
AGR 220Agricultural Mechanization

3
AGR 226Maintenance & Service of Prod Facility

3
AGR 261Agronomy

3
AGR 262Weed ID & Control

3
AGR 265Organic Crop Production: Spring

3
AGR 266Organic Crop Production: Fall

3
AHR 110Introduction to Refrigeration

5
AHR 111HVACR Electricity

3
AHR 112Heating Technology

4
AHR 113Comfort Cooling

4
AHR 114Heat Pump Technology

4
AHR 130HVAC Controls

3
AHR 151HVAC Duct Systems I

2
AHR 160Refrigerant Certification

1
AHR 180HVACR Customer Relations

1
AHR 213HVACR Building Code

2
AHR 255Indoor Air Quality

2
ANS 110Animal Science

3
ANS 111Sustainable Livestock Management

3
ART 131Drawing I

3
ART 261Photography I

3
ART 264Digital Photography I

3
ATR 112Introduction to Automation

3
ATR 214Advanced PLCs

4
BAF 110Principles of Banking

3
BIO 110Principles of Biology

4
BIO 111General Biology I

4
BIO 155Nutrition

3
BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology

5
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II

4
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3
BUS 115Business Law I

3
BUS 121Business Math

3
BUS 125Personal Finance

3
BUS 137Principles of Management

3
BUS 153Human Resource Management

3
BUS 217Employment Law and Regulations

3
BUS 239Business Applications Seminar

2
BUS 253Leadership and Management Skills

3
BUS 256RecruitingSelection&Personnel Planning

3
BUS 260Business Communication

3
BUS 270Professional Development

3
CCT 231Technology Crimes & Law

3
CCT 240Data Recovery Techniques

3
CCT 241Advanced Data Recovery

3
CCT 250Network Vulnerabilities I

3
CCT 260Mobile Phone Examination

3
CCT 289Capstone Project

3
CHM 151General Chemistry I

4
CIS 110Introduction to Computers

3
CIS 115Introduction to Programming and Logic

3
CJC 110Basic Law Enforcement BLET

20
CJC 111Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CJC 112Criminology

3
CJC 113Juvenile Justice

3
CJC 120Interviews/Interrogations

2
CJC 121Law Enforcement Operations

3
CJC 131Criminal Law

3
CJC 132Court Procedure & Evidence

3
CJC 141Corrections

3
CJC 151Introduction to Loss Prevention

3
CJC 212Ethics & Community Relations

3
CJC 221Investigative Principles

4
CJC 225Crisis Intervention

3
CJC 231Constitutional Law

3
COM 231Public Speaking

3
COS 111Cosmetology Concepts I

4
COS 112Salon I

8
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II

4
COS 114Salon II

8
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III

4
COS 116Salon III

4
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV

2
COS 118Salon IV

7
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I

2
COS 120Esthetics Salon I

6
COS 121Manicure/Nail Technology I

6
COS 125Esthetics Concepts II

2
COS 126Esthetics Salon II

6
COS 222Manicure/Nail Tech. II

6
CSC 134C++ Programming

3
CSC 151JAVA Programming

3
CSC 153C# Programming

3
CSC 234Advanced C++ Programming

3
CSC 249Data Structure & Algorithms

3
CSC 251Advanced JAVA Programming

3
CSC 253Advanced C# Programming

3
CSC 289Programming Capstone Project

3
CTI 110Web Programming and Database Foundation

3
CTI 120Network and Security Foundation

3
CTI 140Virtualization Concepts

3
CTS 115Information Systems Business Concepts

3
CTS 120Hardware/Software Support

3
CUL 110Sanitation and Safety

2
CUL 112Nutrition for Foodservice

3
CUL 130Menu Design

2
CUL 135Food and Beverage Service

2
CUL 140Culinary Skills I

5
CUL 160Baking I

3
CUL 160ABaking I Lab

1
CUL 170Garde Manger I

3
CUL 230Global Cuisines

5
CUL 240Culinary Skills II

5
CUL 245Contemporary Cuisines

5
CUL 260Baking II

3
CUL 260ABaking II Lab

1
CUL 270Garde Manger II

3
DBA 110Database Concepts

3
DBA 120Database Programming I

3
DDF 252Advanced Solid Modeling

3
DDT 110Developmental Disabilities

3
DES 111Creative Problem Solving

2
DFT 151CAD I

3
DFT 152CAD II

3
DFT 154Intro to Solid Modeling

3
DFT 170Engineering Graphics

3
ECO 251Principles of Microeconomics

3
EDU 119Introduction to Early Childhood Education

4
EDU 126Early Childhood Seminar I

2
EDU 131Child Family and Community

3
EDU 144Child Development I

3
EDU 145Child Development II

3
EDU 146Child Guidance

3
EDU 151Creative Activities

3
EDU 153Health Safety and Nutrition

3
EDU 154Social/Emotion/Behavior Development

3
EDU 162Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

3
EDU 163Classroom Management and Instruction

3
EDU 216Foundations of Education

3
EDU 221Children With Exceptionalities

3
EDU 223Specific Learning Disabilities

3
EDU 234Infants Toddlers and Twos

3
EDU 243Learning Theory

3
EDU 247Sensory and Physical Disabilities

3
EDU 248Developmental Delays

3
EDU 250Teacher Licensure Preparation

3
EDU 259Curriculum Planning

3
EDU 261Early Childhood Administration I

3
EDU 262Early Childhood Administration II

3
EDU 271Educational Technology

3
EDU 280Language and Literacy Experiences

3
EDU 281Instructional Strategies in Reading and Writing

3
EDU 284Early Childhood Capstone Practicum

4
EDU 288Advanced Issues in Early Childhood Education

2
EGR 131Introduction to Electronics Technology

2
EGR 250Statics/Strength of Mater

5
EGR 285Design Project

2
ELC 113Residential Wiring

4
ELC 114Commercial Wiring

4
ELC 115Industrial Wiring

4
ELC 117Motors and Controls

4
ELC 119NEC Calculations

2
ELC 131Circuit Analysis I

4
ELC 131ACircuit Analysis I Lab

1
ELC 133Circuit Analysis II

4
ELC 135Electrical Machines

3
ELC 213Instrumentation

4
ELC 215Electrical Maintenance

3
ELN 131Analog Electronics I

4
ELN 133Digital Electronics

4
ELN 232Introduction to Microprocessors

4
ELN 260Prog Logic Controllers

4
EMS 110EMT

9
EMS 122EMS Clinical Practicum I

1
EMS 130Pharmacology

4
EMS 131Advanced Airway Management

2
EMS 160Cardiology I

3
EMS 220Cardiology II

3
EMS 221EMS Clinical Practicum II

2
EMS 231EMS Clinical Practicum III

3
EMS 240Patients With Special Challenges

2
EMS 241EMS Clinical Practicum IV

4
EMS 250Medical Emergencies

4
EMS 260Trauma Emergencies

2
EMS 270Life Span Emergencies

4
EMS 285EMS Capstone

2
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3
EPT 140Emergency Management

3
FIP 120Introduction to Fire Protection

3
FIP 124Fire Prevention & Public Education

3
FIP 128Detection and Investigation

3
FIP 132Building Construction

3
FIP 136Inspections and Codes

3
FIP 146Fire Protection Systems

4
FIP 152Fire Protection Law

3
FIP 164OSHA Standards

3
FIP 220Fire Fighting Strategies

3
FIP 221Advanced Fire Fighting Strategies

3
FIP 224Fire Instructor I & II

4
FIP 226Fire Officer I & II

4
FIP 228Local Government Finance

3
FIP 229Fire Dynamics and Combustion

3
FIP 230Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I

5
FIP 232Hydraulics and Water Distribution

3
FIP 240Fire Service Supervision

3
FIP 244Fire Protection Project

3
FIP 276Managing Fire Services

3
GIS 111Introduction to GIS

3
GIS 121Georeferencing & Mapping

3
GIS 230GIS Data Creation

3
GRA 255Image Manipulation I

2
GRD 110Typography I

3
GRD 111Typography II

3
GRD 121Drawing Fundamentals I

2
GRD 131Illustration I

2
GRD 141Graphic Design I

4
GRD 142Graphic Design II

4
GRD 151Computer Design Basics

3
GRD 152Computer Design Techniques I

3
GRD 188Graphic Design for Web I

3
GRD 240User Interface and User Experience

3
GRD 241Graphic Design III

4
GRD 271Multimedia Design I

2
GRD 272Multimedia Design II

2
GRD 280Portfolio Design

4
GRD 281Design of Advertising

2
GRD 282Advertising Copywriting

2
GRD 285Client/Media Relations

2
GRD 288Graphic Design for Web II

3
GRO 120Gerontology

3
HMT 110Introduction to Healthcare Management

3
HMT 210Medical Insurance

3
HMT 211Long-Term Care Administration

3
HRM 220Cost Control-Food and Beverage

3
HRM 245Human Resource Management-Hospitality

3
HSE 110Introduction to Human Services

3
HSE 112Group Process I

2
HSE 123Interviewing Techniques

3
HSE 125Counseling

3
HSE 210Human Services Issues

2
HSE 220Case Management

3
HSE 225Crisis Intervention

3
HSE 240Issues in Client Services

3
HYD 110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

3
ISC 112Industrial Safety

2
LEX 110Intro to Paralegal Study

2
LEX 120Legal Research/Writing I

3
LEX 121Legal Research/Writing II

3
LEX 130Civil Injuries

3
LEX 140Civil Litigation I

3
LEX 141Civil Litigation II

3
LEX 150Commercial Law I

3
LEX 180Case Analysis & Reasoning

2
LEX 210Real Property I

3
LEX 240Family Law

3
LEX 250Wills Estates & Trusts

3
LEX 270Law Office Management/Technology

2
LEX 273North Carolina Certified Paralegal Review Course

2
LEX 280Ethics & Professionalism

2
LEX 289U.S. Constitutional Law

3
MAC 114Introduction to Metrology

2
MAC 122CNC Turning

2
MAC 124CNC Milling

2
MAC 131Blueprint Reading-Machining I

2
MAC 132Blueprint Reading-Machining II

2
MAC 141Machining Applications I

4
MAC 142Machining Applications II

4
MAC 151Machining Calculations

2
MAC 152Advanced Machining Calculations

2
MAC 222Advanced CNC Turning

2
MAC 224Advanced CNC Milling

2
MAC 232CAM: Computer Numerical Control Milling

3
MAC 234Advanced Multi-Axis Machining

3
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry

4
MAT 271Calculus I

4
MAT 272Calculus II

4
MEC 110Introduction to CAD/CAM

2
MEC 111Machine Processes I

3
MEC 130Mechanisms

3
MEC 145Manufacturing Materials I

3
MEC 231Computer-Aided Manufacturing I

3
MEC 232Computer-Aided Manufacturing II

3
MED 110Orientation to Medical Assisting

1
MED 118Medical Law and Ethics

2
MED 121Medical Terminology I

3
MED 122Medical Terminology II

3
MED 130Administrative Office Procedures I

2
MED 131Administrative Office Procedures II

2
MED 140Exam Room Procedures I

5
MED 150Laboratory Procedures I

5
MED 260MED Clinical Practicum

5
MED 264Medical Assisting Overview

2
MED 270Symptomatology

3
MED 272Drug Therapy

3
MKT 120Principles of Marketing

3
MKT 122Visual Merchandising

3
MKT 123Fundamentals of Selling

3
MKT 223Customer Service

3
NAS 101Nurse Aide I

6
NAS 102Nurse Aide II

6
NAS 103Home Health Care Nurse Aide

6
NET 125Introduction to Networks

3
NET 126Switching and Routing

3
NET 225Enterprise Networking

3
NET 289Networking Project

3
NOS 110Operating Systems Concepts

3
NOS 120Linux/UNIX Single User

3
NOS 230Windows Administration I

3
NUR 111Introduction to Health Concepts

8
NUR 112Health-Illness Concepts

5
NUR 113Family Health Concepts

5
NUR 114Holistic Health Concepts

5
NUR 117Pharmacology

2
NUR 211Health Care Concepts

5
NUR 212Health System Concepts

5
NUR 213Complex Health Concepts

10
NUR 215Paramedic to RN Bridge Concepts

6
PAD 151Introduction to Public Administration

3
PAD 152Ethics in Government

3
PAD 251Public Finance & Budgeting

3
PAD 252Public Policy Analysis

3
PAD 253Intro to Urban Planning

3
PAD 254Grant Writing

3
PHY 110Conceptual Physics

3
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab

1
PHY 151College Physics I

4
PHY 152College Physics II

4
POL 120American Government

3
PSY 150General Psychology

3
PSY 241Developmental Psychology

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology

3
SAB 110Substance Abuse Overview

3
SAB 135Addictive Process

3
SAB 210Sub Abuse Counseling

3
SEC 110Security Concepts

3
SEC 151Introduction to Protocol Analysis

3
SEC 160Security Administration I

3
SEC 175Perimeter Defense

3
SEC 251Advanced Protocol Analysis

3
SEC 258Security Compliance

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family

3
SWK 110Intro to Social Work

3
SWK 113Working With Diversity

3
UAS 111Unmanned Aircraft Systems

3
UAS 115Certification for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

2
UAS 230Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aerial Photography and Surveys

3
WBL 111Work-Based Learning I

1
WBL 112Work-Based Learning I

2
WBL 115Work-Based Learning Seminar I

1
WBL 121Work-Based Learning II

1
WBL 131Work-Based Learning III

1
WEB 151Mobile Application Development I

3
WEB 251Mobile Application Development II

3
WLD 110Cutting Processes

2
WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate

5
WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe

4
WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate

4
WLD 122GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe

3
WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate

4
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe

3
WLD 141Symbols and Specifications

3
WLD 151Fabrication I

4
CIS 110 and CIS 115: 2ND.
Total Credit Hours Required for A.A.S. Degree 64
Total Credit Hours Required for Diploma Program 36

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Apply critical thinking skills.

  • Attain the necessary licensures and qualifications.

  • Apply relevant mathematical concepts.

  • Communicate appropriately with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

Technical Requirements

The General Occupation Technology program technical standards have been developed to inform students of the nonacademic essential functions of the program and profession. Examples are not all-inclusive.

Standard   Essential Function Examples 

Technical Proficiency
  • Students are often expected to learn to use various tools, equipment, and technologies relevant to their chosen field.
  • If the program prepares students for careers in electrical systems technology, they may need to learn how to diagnose and repair electrical systems.
Safety Protocols 
  • Understanding and implementing safety protocols and practices is essential in many occupations.
  • In a welding program, students may learn how to operate welding equipment safely and follow proper safety procedures.
Problem-Solving 
  • Developing problem-solving skills is crucial. Students might be required to analyze and troubleshoot issues in their field.
  • In a computer networking program, students may learn to identify and resolve network connectivity problems.

Communication Skills
  • Effective communication is essential in many occupations. Students may be taught to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
  • Fields like customer service, where students may need to handle customer inquiries or complaints.

Data Analysis and Reporting
  • In data analysis or quality control fields, students may learn how to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
  • In a program related to quality assurance, students may learn how to inspect products and report on their findings.
Digital Literacy 
  • In today's technologically driven world, digital literacy is often critical.
  • Students may need to use software tools for data analysis, project management, or document

Maintenance and Repair
  • In many technical fields, learning how to maintain, service, and repair equipment or systems is essential.
  • Learning how to service HVAC systems, repair industrial machinery, or maintain electrical systems.

Hands-on Experience
  • Practical experience and hands-on training are often emphasized.
  • Students may work on real-world projects or in lab settings to gain practical skills and experience.

Interpersonal Skills
  • Developing interpersonal skills is important, especially if the program prepares students for roles that involve working with others.
  • In healthcare, for example, students may need to learn how to interact with patients and provide care in a compassionate manner.
Adaptability 
  • The ability to adapt to new technologies and techniques within their chosen field is also crucial.
  • Many industries are constantly evolving, and professionals need to stay up to date with the latest developments.