The Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technology prepares graduates for careers in the manufacturing sector. Advanced manufacturing technology graduates repair, troubleshoot and maintain a variety of manufacturing equipment including commercial e lectrical and mechanical systems. Hands-on courses give our graduates practical experience in automation, instrumentation and process control systems, as well as basic machining skills in order to facilitate working with modern equipment.
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation and certification. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
FIELD/CLINICAL COURSE:
CAREER PLANNING: Multicraft Techinician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Pipefitter, Millwright, Industrial Maintenance Technician. Average wage: $15.74 - $26.15/hour.
CAPSTONE COURSE:
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
CERTIFICATION:
PRACTICUM and SEMINAR
2+2 with WVU Parkersburg
CAREER LADDER:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time.
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 59
2019-2020
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Associate of Applied (AAS) Science
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree program prepares graduates for careers in the manufacturing sector. Advanced manufacturing technology graduates repair, troubleshoot and maintain a variety of manufacturing equipment including commercial electrical and mechanical systems. Hands-on courses give our graduates practical experience in automation, instrumentation and process control systems, as well as basic machining skills in order to facilitate working with modern equipment.
Graduation Requirements:
Complete the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.
Complete the general education curricula for the degree.
Complete at least 15 semester hours credit at WVU Parkersburg.
Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Complete and file the graduation application, in OLSIS, within the stated deadlines.
Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs):
To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.”
Composition & Rhetoric
Science & Technology
Math & Quantitative Skill
Society, Diversity & Connections
Human Inquiry & the Past
The Arts and Creativity
ENGL 101
ENGL 102
ENGL 107*
ENGL 108*
ASTR 106
BIOL 101 & BIOL 103 L
BIOL 102
BIOL 104 L
BIOL 107 *
BIOL 108 *
BIOL 109 *
BIOL 115
BIOL 117
BIOL 171
CHEM 111
CHEM 115
CHEM 116
CS 101
GEOL 101 & GEOL 102 L
GEOL 103 & GEOL 104 L
GEOL 105 & GEOL 105 L
PSCI 111
PSCI 112
PHYS 101
PHYS 102
PHYS 111
PHYS 112
MATH 120 *
MATH 121
MATH 125 *
MATH 126
MATH 128
MATH 129
MATH 150
MATH 155
MATH 156
MATH 211
COMM 105
COMM 111
COMM 112
ECON 201
ECON 202
FREN 101
FREN 102
GEOG 102
GEOG 240
POLS 102
POLS 220
PSYC 101
PSYC 241
RELI 231
SOC 101
SOC 105
SOC 221
SOC 232
SPAN 101
SPAN 102
HIST 101
HIST 102
HIST 152
HIST 153
HIST 250 *
PHIL 111
PHIL 150 *
PHIL 170
History & Literature of the Arts
ART 101
ART 105
ART 106
MUSI 170
THEA 101
Literature
ENGL 131
ENGL 132
ENGL 221
ENGL 222
ENGL 241
ENGL 242
ENGL 261
ENGL 262
ENGL 285
Applied Arts
ART 109
THEA 102
Creative Writing
ENGL 213
ENGL 214
ENGL 215
* Serves technical and professional degree programs specific to WVU Parkersburg. Does not transfer to WVU as General Education (March 2018).