Associate of Applied Science Degree

Steel Industry Technology

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the steel industry or manufacturing process that require specialized job and skill knowledge. This region has become a major source of steel related occupations and this degree will help facilitate entry or enhance promotional opportunities within the industry. Upon attaining work experience, individuals with this degree are better equipped to move into team leader positions or supervisory/managerial roles and acquire more responsibility.
 
General Education Core: 
EN 12003 English Composition I 
EN 12023 Technical Writing 
MA 14013 Mathematics for Business and Technical Programs
CS11033 Computer Fundamentals
PY 20003 General Psychology
CH 14003 Survey of Chemistry 
Total Credit Hours 18
Division Requirements:
BU 11003 Introduction to Business 
OT 21003 Business Communications 
IT 25033 Industrial Safety 
SP 22063 Human Relations 
MG 21063 Leadership/Teamwork 
Total Credit Hours 15
Major Requirements:
IT 25003 Basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics 
IT 15053 Basic Electricity I 
IT 15093 Basic Electricity II 
IT 25233 Industrial Motor Controls I 
IT 15153 Maintenance Welding 
IT 15162 Blueprint Reading 
IT 15173 Basic Metallurgy 
IT 15182 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
IT 15193 Mechanical Drives & Bearings 
IT 25192 ISO/QS 9000 Certification 
IT 25203 Metallurgy of Steel Making and Testing
Total Credit Hours 30
 
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: 
STEEL INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY
 
Requirements: Credit Hours
EN 12003 English Composition I 
EN 12023 Technical Writing 
MA 14013 Mathematics for Business and Technical Programs 
CS 11033 Computer Fundamentals 
CH 14003 Survey of Chemistry 
IT 25033 Industrial Safety 
IT 25003 Basic Hydraulics/Pneumatics 
IT 15053 Basic Electricity I 
IT 15093 Basic Electricity II 
IT 15162 Blueprint Reading 
IT 15173 Basic Metallurgy 
IT 25192 ISO/QS 9000 Certification 
Total Credit Hours 34