The BAS study plan is developed in consultation with the?student's program advisor and will include?specific approved?300 and 400 level courses in the emphasis area and completion of the General Education Core.

Programs in the Technical and Industrial Division provide students with the technical knowledge, specialized skills, proper attitudes and safe work habits to enter the labor market. Programs are structured to accommodate the goals of students seeking entry-level employment, career advancement, or career change. Students work with the equipment and theoretical concepts used in their trade. The Division?s programs monitor current industry needs to anticipate future changes and instructional requirements. Most faculty in the Division have achieved mastery level recognition in their trades and hold national certification.

Employers are requiring increased communication skills, personal and public relations skills, and computation skills. These competencies are taught in the General Education Core courses required for an AAS degree and delivered with relevancy to technical training.