GENERAL INFORMATION

 

         

        Technical programs are intended to provide students with education that leads to employment after approximately one or two years.  A student may earn a certificate and/or an Associate of Applied Science degree in the programs listed on the following pages.  These programs of study are not intended for transfer; however, some programs have bachelor’s degree linkages.  Consult a SWTJC counselor for more information.   Students who are interested in obtaining an A.A.S. degree in the technical programs will be required to complete a specific number of semester hours from each of the following groups of college courses.

 

    

Group I Group II Group III
Social and Behavioral Sciences Humanities and Fine Arts Natural Science and Math
Anthropology Art Biology
Economics Communications Chemistry
Geography Dance Geology
Government Drama College Level Math
History Literature College Level Physics
Psychology Humanities  
Sociology Music  
  Philosophy  

    

 

        Developmental courses cannot be used to satisfy elective course options in degree plans.  ENGL 1301 - Composition I, Speech courses, and freshman level languages cannot be used as Group II electives.

 

Admission Requirements

 

          Students are admitted to the technical programs through regular college admissions procedures (see Admissions Regulations section). 

          Students enrolled in an A.A.S., program must adhere to SWTJC TSI requirements as noted in TSI Requirements and Information in Admissions Regulations section of catalog.  Students enrolled in one-year Certificates, which require 42 or less semester hours, are required to take the Accuplacer or THEA prior to enrollment unless they are exempt under TSI requirements (See Exemptions from TSI.)  Students enrolled in these one-year certificate programs may not be required to meet all TSI and/or developmental requirements.  Refer to individual certificate program requirements.  Enrolling in courses other than those required to complete the certificate program requires the student to meet all TSI and/or developmental requirements.

 

 

Tuition and Fees per Semester

 

          Regular tuition and fees are charged for all of the technical programs listed in this section (see Finance section). Additional fees required for technical programs are listed individually under each program.