Technical Studies, AAS

Specific Degree Requirements

Students wishing to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies from South Louisiana Technical College (SLCC) must:

• Have a degree program adjusted SLCC cumulative average of 2.0.   ​
• Have earned at least 25 percent of the credit hours required for the degree through SLCC courses.
• Have earned at least a “C” in each course unless stated by a specific program.
• Have no more than one-third credit hours in required major courses and no more than 50 percent of credit hours total from non-traditional sources, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), to meet the degree requirements, unless required by a specific program.
• Have completed at least the number of credits stipulated in the degree program.

General Education Requirements - Total Credit Hours: 15

• ENGL 1010 Rhetoric & Composition 3 Credits
• MATH 1105 College Algebra 3 Credits
• GEN.ED. XXX1 Humanities 3 Credits
• GEN.ED. XXX1 Natural/Physical Science 3 Credits
• GEN.ED. XXX1 Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits

Major Area Requirements - Total Credits: 45

Students with a previously conferred/awarded degree that is related to the degrees areas below (example: Oil and Gas Engineering) may be eligible to complete the AAS Technical Studies program.  Degree equivalency must be assessed and approved by the appropriate college Dean before the student enrolls in the program. 

Major Area Options:

Division of Business, IT, and Technical Studies

• Automotive Technology
• Diesel Powered Equipment Technology
• Electrician
• Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
• Industrial/Agriculture Mechanics Technology
• Machine Tool Technology
• Oil and Gas Production Technology
• Welding

Division of STEM, Transportation, and Energy

• Industrial Marine Electronics Technology
• Nondestructive Testing Technology

Associates of Applied Science: 60 Credits

Must have a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.

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