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Harold P. Edwards
Associate Dean of Technology &
Workforce Development
A.A. Southern Union State Community College
B.S., M.S. Troy State University
Message from the Dean
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| Message
from the Dean |
Southern Union's Technical
Division programs prepare students for immediate employment, retrain
existing employees, and promote local economic development. Since
90% of the new jobs in this decade will require technical education
beyond high school and because most young people either do not attend
or do not complete a four-year program, Southern Union's technical
division programs are particularly appropriate as they prepare our
students for rewarding careers.
The Technical Division is composed of two departments – the Business Department and the Technical Department. The Business Department programs are Business Management and Supervision, Computer Science, and Office Management. College transfer courses for the business major are also a part of the Technical Division. The Technical Department is made up of the following programs: Automotive Mechanics Technology, Automotive Collision Repair, Child Development, Cosmetology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Heating and Air Conditioning, Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Machine Shop, Therapeutic Massage, and Welding. There are several degree options available within the Business Department and the Technical Department. Associate degree programs are two-year occupational or technical programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the selected field. The Associate in Applied Science Degree and the Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree are awarded in the Technical Division. Although not designed for transfer to a four-year school, some courses in these programs will. Please see your advisor if you have questions concerning transferability of courses.
Occupational certificate programs contain the same technical courses that are taught in the degree, but the general education core is reduced. Certificate programs consist of courses that may be completed in one year. Awards of Achievement are institutional awards that denote proficiency in selected courses of study. These awards require successful completion of a series of technical or career courses but require no general education courses.
Students who enroll in programs in the Technical
Division should follow the general requirements for admissions
as presented in the admissions information section of the College
catalog. Students sixteen years or older who have not graduated
from high school may enroll in certain programs within the technical
department, provided they document ability to benefit; however,
a high school diploma or GED is required for graduation.
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| Tech-Prep,
Dual Enrollment and Early College Enrollment are programs for high
school students. |
Tech-Prep education is a four-year planned sequence
of study for a technical field which a student may begin in the
eleventh grade of high school. The sequence extends through two
years of post secondary occupational/technical education and culminates
in a certificate or associate degree. Dual Enrollment is designed
for students who wish to receive both high school and college
credit while still in high school and is available for all technical
programs. Through the Early College Enrollment Program (ECEP),
qualifying high school juniors and senior earn college credits
while completing high school. ECEP participants earn credits applicable
toward high school graduation and college degree requirements
at no cost to the student.
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| Business
and Industry programs provide specific training to meet the needs
of area employers. |
Training for business and industry includes classes in Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Office Management, Computer Science, Management, Welding, and Certification Preparation. Classes are held on campus and at job sites. These programs vary in length and are business or industry specific.
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| Technical
Division instructional programs prepare students for immediate employment
in well-paying occupations. |
The following are the program abbreviations
and awards of the Technical Division of Southern Union State Community
College.
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A. Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career through an occupational/technical program and at the same time enjoy the rewards of college general education. These programs may vary in length from 74 to 76 semester hours. A minimum of 21 semester hours of general education
courses is required for all AAS programs. AAS degrees are offered in the following areas:
- CHD Child Development
- CIS Computer Science
- DDT Engineering Graphics and Design
- ELT/ILT Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Technology
- INT Industrial Maintenance Technology
- MST Business Management and Supervision
- OAD Office Management with options in Accounting,
Medical Coding and Medical Transcription
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B. Associate in Occupational Technologies
Degree
The Associate in Occupational Technologies Degree (AOT) is designed
for students whose goals are to gain, maintain, or retrain into
high-wage, high-demand technical careers that require multifunctional
primary and secondary occupational or technical specialty skills.
These programs are 68 to 76 semester hours in length. A minimum
of 19 semester hours of general education courses is required
for all AOT programs which are available in the following areas:
- ABR Automotive Collision Repair
- ASC Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
- AUM Automotive Mechanics Technology
- COS Cosmetology
- MSP Machine Shop Technology
- WDT Welding Technology
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C. Occupational Certificate
Occupational certificates prepare students for employment in specific occupational fields. A student who completes the requirements of a specific technical or occupational program of 39 to 60 semester hours as outlined in the Catalog is awarded an occupational certificate. A minimum of three semester hours of mathematics and three semester hours of communication skills is required as the general education component of these programs:
- ABR Automotive Collision Repair
- ASC Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
- AUM Automotive Mechanics Technology
- CHD Child Development
- CIS Computer Science
- COS Cosmetology
- INT Industrial Maintenance Technology
- MSP Machine Shop Technology
- MST Business Management and Supervision
- OAD Office Management
- OAD Office Management/Medical Transcription
- WDT Welding Technology
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D. Certificate
The Short Certificate programs in the Technical Division at Southern Union require 26-29 semester hours and may be completed in one year. Depending on the program, general education courses may not be required. Short Certificates are offered in the following areas:
- ABR Automotive Collision Repair
- ASC Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
- AUM Automotive Mechanics Technology
- CIS Computer Science/Applications
- CIS Computer Science Programming
- DDT Engineering Graphics & Design
- ELT/ILT Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Technology
- INT Industrial Maintenance Technology
- MSG Therapeutic Massage
- MSP Machine Shop Technology
- MST Business Management and Supervision
- OAD Office Management
- OAD Office Management/ Medical Transcription
- WDT Welding Technology with emphasis in Manufacturing/Fabrication and Pipe Welding
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E. Award of Achievement
Awards of Achievement are institutional awards that denote proficiency in selected courses of study. These require the successful completion of a series of technical or career courses but require no general education courses. Awards of Achievement are available in all technical programs, but are most often awarded in the following areas:
- CHD Child Development
- OAD Word Processing
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| Admissions |
Students who enroll in Technical Division programs should follow the general requirements for admission as presented in the Admissions Information section of this Catalog.
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| Orientation |
ORI 101, Orientation to College, is required for
all students who have never attended college.
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| Live Work
Policy |
Live work will be conducted when the training
program requires such projects for the acquisition of occupational
skills leading to employment. Such work may be done either in
school or on a job location and includes service, repair, or production
jobs. All live work performed must be approved by the Dean of
Technology. To qualify for work to be done at Southern Union State
Community College, one must be categorized as a student or employee
of the College, a charitable organization, a tax supported program
or institution, or a public employee. Live work may occasionally
be conducted for individuals or organizations other than those
listed provided State Board of Education policy is followed. The
total charge for live work will be cost plus 20 percent.
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| Workplace Skills Preparation |
WKO 107, Workplace Skills Preparation, is required for all students that enroll in Automotive Mechanics Technology, Automotive Collision Repair, Engineering Graphics and Design, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Machine Shop Technology, and Welding. Students in WKO 107 will take the Work Keys assessments for the Alabama Career Readiness Certificate.
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| Program Costs |
The following programs require the purchase of supplies and/or tools in addition to the costs of tuition, fees, and textbooks:
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Automotive Collision Repair
- Automotive Mechanics Technology
- Cosmetology, Engineering Graphics and Design
- Industrial Electricity/Electronics
- Machine Shop Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Therapeutic Massage, and Welding
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| Student Insurance |
Students enrolled in the following Technical Division programs are required to purchase accident/liability insurance through the College:
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Automotive Collision Repair
- Automotive Mechanics Technology
- Industrial Electricity/Electronics
- Machine Shop Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Therapeutic Massage, and Welding
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