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ACADEMIC MAP Chemical & Polymer Operator, C.A.S. |
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TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
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MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion.
CAREER PLANNING: Chemical Plant and System Operators, Power Plant Operators, and Process Operators.
CAPSTONE COURSE: Culminating coursework around process technology certification.
ELECTIVES:
CONCURRENT COURSES:
ADMISSION TO PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION:
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time
The Chemical & Polymer Operator Technology program is a 3OL-hour Certificate of Applied Science. The hands-on program prepares individuals to enter the process operator/technician field. The curriculum is the same as utilized by 56 colleges affiliated with the Center for the Advancement of Process Technology (a National Science Foundation Center of Excellence) of which WVU Parkersburg is a member. The program is recognized throughout the United States and a number of foreign countries.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.
- Complete at least 8 credit hours at WVU Parkersburg.
- Complete the general education curricula for the degree.
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Complete and file the graduation application, in OLSIS, within the stated deadlines.
On the job training is an integral component to this cooperative program. On the job training for students is
arranged with employers in the Chemical and Polymer industry. Students will complete alternating semesters
of classroom work and on the job training work. The on the job training placements are arranged and supervised
by WVU Parkersburg faculty and staff and credit hours are earned during the on the job training semesters
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Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs): |
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To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.”
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