Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Technology
60 credit hours
Catalog Year 2025-2026
General Education Requirements
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
ENGL 101 or ENGL 105
*ENGL 105 does not count as IAI general education credit
|
Critical Reading & Writing or Writing for Industry |
3 |
|
TMAT 103 or MATH 109
*TMAT 103 does not count as IAI general education credit
|
Technical Mathematics I or College Algebra |
3-4 |
| Social & Behavioral Science |
Any one IAI Social & Behavioral Science course |
3 |
| Physical Science |
Any one IAI Physical Science course |
3-4 |
| ART, ASTR, CHEM, COMM, EASC, MATH, PHYS or SCED |
Any one Art, Astronomy, Chemistry, Communication, Earth Science, Math, Physics or Success Education course |
3 |
| Total Credit Hours |
15-16 |
The Industrial Technology Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for a variety of entry- to mid-level technician and/or operator positions in various industrial settings such as manufacturing, metalworking, construction, renewable energy, and fabrication. You will learn skills in technical graphics, safety, AutoCAD, and computer literacy, as well as skills in one or more industrial areas such as: construction, electronics, renewable energy, facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, design and fabrication, and/or welding. You may choose to specialize in one or more industrial areas by using your technical elective hours to complete skills certificates as you work toward your degree.
Industrial Technology Core Requirements
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BTEC 145 or SCED 110 |
Employment Success Strategies or Workplace Success |
1 |
| CTEC 101 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
| CAD 101 |
Introduction to AutoCAD |
3 |
| TECH 114 |
Introduction to Technical Graphics |
3 |
|
TECH 171 or TECH 172
OR
TECH 271 or TECH 272
|
10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety
OR
30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety
|
1-2 |
| Electives |
Choose from Emphasis Options below |
33-34 |
| Total Credit Hours |
45 |
Emphasis Options
Automation Technology
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MAIN 101 |
Industrial & Building Electricity |
3 |
| MAIN 202 |
Fluid Power & Mechanical Systems |
3 |
| MAIN 220 |
Mechatronics |
3 |
| MAIN 222 |
Industrial & Building Controllers |
3 |
| MAIN 245 |
Robotic Systems |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 19 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
19 |
Construction
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CAD 235 |
CAD for Construction |
3 |
| CNST 101 |
Construction Materials & Methods |
3 |
| CNST 113 |
Construction Documents, Estimating & Scheduling |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 25 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
25 |
Design and Fabrication
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MFTG 115 |
Manufacturing Production & Processes |
3 |
| MFTG 130 |
Engineering Graphics |
3 |
| MTT 121 |
Introduction to Lathe Machining |
3 |
| MTT 131 |
Introduction to Mill Machining |
3 |
| WELD 110 |
Introduction to Welding Processes |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 19 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
19 |
Electronics
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ELEC 120 |
DC Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 125 |
AC Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 134 |
Solid State Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 225 |
Digital Electronics |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 21 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
21 |
Energy Systems Technology
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| EST 110 |
Introduction to Energy Systems Technology |
3 |
| EST 132 |
Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control |
3 |
| EST 231 |
Energy Systems Troubleshooting & Maintenance |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Facilities Maintenance
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MAIN 101 |
Industrial & Building Electricity |
3 |
| MAIN 102 |
Plumbing Systems |
3 |
| MAIN 104 |
HVAC Systems |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Machine Tool Technology
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MTT 121 |
Introduction to Lathe Machining |
3 |
| MTT 131 |
Introduction to Mill Machining |
3 |
| MTT 225 |
CNC Lathe Operations |
3 |
| MTT 235 |
CNC Mill Operations |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 21 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
21 |
Technical Management
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BUSN 110 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSN 223 |
Business Communication |
3 |
| BUSN 240 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Welding
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| WELD 110 |
Introduction to Welding Processes |
3 |
| WELD 120 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding |
3 |
| WELD 130 |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Construction
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CAD 235 |
CAD for Construction |
3 |
| CNST 101 |
Construction Materials & Methods |
3 |
| CNST 113 |
Construction Documents, Estimating & Scheduling |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 25 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
25 |
Design and Fabrication
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MFTG 115 |
Manufacturing Production & Processes |
3 |
| MFTG 130 |
Engineering Graphics |
3 |
| MTT 121 |
Introduction to Lathe Machining |
3 |
| MTT 131 |
Introduction to Mill Machining |
3 |
| WELD 110 |
Introduction to Welding Processes |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 19 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
19 |
Electronics
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ELEC 120 |
DC Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 125 |
AC Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 134 |
Solid State Electronics |
3 |
| ELEC 225 |
Digital Electronics |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 21 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
21 |
Energy Systems Technology
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| EST 110 |
Introduction to Energy Systems Technology |
3 |
| EST 132 |
Energy Systems Instrumentation & Control |
3 |
| EST 231 |
Energy Systems Troubleshooting & Maintenance |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Facilities Maintenance
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MAIN 101 |
Industrial & Building Electricity |
3 |
| MAIN 102 |
Plumbing Systems |
3 |
| MAIN 104 |
HVAC Systems |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Machine Tool Technology
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MTT 121 |
Introduction to Lathe Machining |
3 |
| MTT 131 |
Introduction to Mill Machining |
3 |
| MTT 225 |
CNC Lathe Operations |
3 |
| MTT 235 |
CNC Mill Operations |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 21 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
21 |
Technical Management
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BUSN 110 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSN 223 |
Business Communication |
3 |
| BUSN 240 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Welding
| Class |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| WELD 110 |
Introduction to Welding Processes |
3 |
| WELD 120 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding |
3 |
| WELD 130 |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
3 |
| Electives |
Choose 24 hours from technical elective list below. You may also choose another emphasis option to complete an additional Skills certificate. |
24 |
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.
