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Welcome to Southern Union State Community College and one of the finest technical/occupational
training programs in the State of Alabama. Southern Union’s Technical Division programs prepare
students for immediate employment, train existing employees for continued employment, and promote
local economic development. Because 90% of the new jobs in this decade will require some form
of college/training beyond high school and the fact that many young people either do not attend
or do not complete a four year college program, Southern Union’s Technical Division programs are
particularly appropriate in the preparation of our students to meet the demands of today’s and tomorrow’s labor market.
The Technical Division is composed of the following programs: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration;
Automotive Collision Repair; Automotive Mechanics Technology; Cosmetology; Engineering and Graphics
Design; Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology; Machine Shop Technology; Manufacturing
Technology; Welding Technology; and introducing Automotive Manufacturing Technology (beginning Summer Term 2009/10).
The Division offers the following degree options: Associate of Applied Science and Associate in Occupational Technologies.
Associate degree programs are two year occupational or technical programs designed to prepare students for immediate
entry level employment in the field of study. Although these programs are not designed as transfer programs to four
year colleges and universities, some academic credit may transfer as well as some occupational/technical credit may
transfer into Applied Science degrees. See your technical advisor for additional information and always check with
your advisor if you have questions about your program.
For those students that want a shorter program, the Technical Division also offered occupational certificates.
These shorter programs contain many of the technical/occupational courses offered in the longer degree programs;
however, they are reduced in the academic core courses. Certificate programs can be completed in one year.
Students who wish to enroll in the Technical Division should follow the admissions procedures as they are outlined
in the current SUSCC Catalog. The Catalog is available in the Admissions Office, the Technical Division office, or on-line within this web site.
We thank you for your interest in Southern Union’s Technical Division programs and please feel free to contact our
office at 334-745-6437, ext 5316 if you have any further questions or concern. The Technical Division offices are
located in Building T-1 off the main entrance way. The Technical Advisor can be reached at 334-745-6437, ext 5305
and is located in the HAC Building.
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Tech-Prep, Dual Enrollment, and Early College Enrollment are programs designed for you.
Tech-Prep is a four-year planned sequence of study within a technical field which a student may begin in the
eleventh grade of high school. The sequence extends through two years of postsecondary occupational/technical
education culminating in an Associate’s Degree or a Certificate. Dual Enrollment is designed for students
who wish to obtain high school and community college credit while still enrolled in high school. This credit is
available in all technical programs. Through the Early College Enrollment Program (ECEP)qualifying high
school juniors and seniors earn college credit while completing high school. ECEP students earn credits applicable
toward high school graduation and college degree requirements at no cost to the student. See your high school
counselor for more information.
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Training for Existing Business and Industry uses existing Technical Division courses
and/or programs modified to meet the needs of business and industry within our service area. Just
about all programs within the Division are acceptable and certification is available for several of the programs.
Classes can be held either at the business/industry or in one of our classrooms/labs. As with any program like
this, they will vary in length and scope and are business/industry specific.
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Preparing SUSCC’s students for the well paying jobs of today and tomorrow.
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A. Associate in Applied Science(AAS) Degree
The Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed for students who wish to
prepare for a career and at the same time enjoy the rewards of a college general education.
These programs may vary in length from 73 to 76 semester hours. A minimum of 20 semester
hours in general education courses is required for all AAS programs. The AAS degree is offered in the following programs:
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DDT |
Engineering Graphics and Design |
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ELT/ILT |
Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology |
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INT |
Manufacturing Technology |
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B. Associate in Occupational Technologies(AOT) Degree
The Associate in Occupational Technologies (AOT) degree is designed for students whose goals are to gain,
maintain, and/or retrain into high-demand, high-wage technical careers that require multi-functional primary and
secondary occupational/technical skills. These programs are 74 to 75 semester hours in length with a minimum of
19 semester hours of general education courses required for all AOT programs. The AOT degree is offered in the
following programs:
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ABR |
Automotive Collision Repair |
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with a minor in Automotive Mechanics Technology,
Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology, or Machine Shop Technology
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ASC |
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
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with a minor in Business Management and Supervision, Industrial
Electricity/Electronics Technology, or Machine Shop Technology |
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AUM |
Automotive Mechanics Technology |
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with a minor in Automotive Collision Repair, Industrial Electricity/Electronics
Technology, or Machine Shop Technology |
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COS |
Cosmetology |
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with a minor in Business Management and Supervision |
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MSP |
Machine Shop Technology |
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with a minor in Engineering Graphics & Design or Welding Technology |
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WDT |
Welding Technology |
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with a minor in Engineering Graphics & Design or Machine Shop Technology
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C. Occupational Certificate(OC)
Occupational Certificates (OC) prepare students for employment in specific occupational fields.
A student who completes the requirements for a specific technical/occupational program of 45 to
60 semester hours as outlined in the SUSCC Catalog is awarded the Occupational Certificate.
A minimum of six (6) semester hours of general education courses is required for the Occupational
Certificate. The OC is offered in the following programs:
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ABR |
Automotive Collision Repair |
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ASC |
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
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AUM |
Automotive Technology |
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COS |
Cosmetology |
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INT |
Manufacturing Technology |
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MSP |
Machine Shop Technology |
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WDT |
Welding Technology |
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D. Certificate
The (short) certificate programs in the Technical Division require 26-29 semester hours and may be
completed in one year provided prerequisites are met. Depending on the program, general education
courses may not be required. Certificates are offered in the following programs:
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ABR |
Automotive Collision Repair |
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ASC |
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
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AUM |
Automotive Mechanics Technology |
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AUT |
Automotive Manufacturing Technology (Fall 2010/2011) |
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DDT |
Engineering Graphics and Design |
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ELT/ILT |
Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology |
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INT |
Manufacturing Technology |
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MSP |
Machine Shop Technology |
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WDT |
Welding Technology |
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E.Award of Achievement
Awards of Achievement are institutional awards that denote proficiency in selected courses of study.
These awards require the successful completion of a series of technical or occupational courses,
but require no general education courses. Awards of Achievement are available for all Technical programs.
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Applicants to Technical Division Programs should follow the general admission requirements of the College.
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ORI 101, Orientation to College, is required for all students who have never attended college
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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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WKO 107, Workplace Skills Preparation,is required for all students that enroll in Automative 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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Automated Manufacturing Certificate
CIP Code: 15.0613
Award Year: 2010-2011
U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 17.3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians
On-Time Graduation Rate: 100%
Tuition and Fees for Program: $2,943
Typical Cost of Books and Supplies: $697.00
Job Placement Rate: 100%
Median Loan Debt: $0.00
Robotics and Automated Controls
CIP Code: 47015
Award Year: 2010-2011
U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 49.2094 Electrical and Electronic Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Semiconductor Processors
On-Time Graduation Rate: 200%
Tuition and Fees for Program: $2,943
Typical Cost of Books and Supplies: $697.00
Job Placement Rate: 100%
Median Loan Debt: $0.00
Cosmetology
CIP Code: 120401
Award Year: 2010-2011
U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 39.5012
On-Time Graduation Rate: 75%
Tuition and Fees for Program: $9,576
Typical Cost of Books and Supplies: $1375
Job Placement Rate: 23.56%
Median Loan Debt: $5,897
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Students enrolled the following Technical Division programs are required to purchase accident/liability insurance through the
College:Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automative Collision Repair, Automative Mechanics Technology,Industrial Electricity/Electronics,
Machine Shop Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Welding.
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The following programs require the Purchase of Supplies and/or tools in addition to the costs of tution,fees,and textbooks;
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automative Collision Repair, Automative Mechanics Technology,
Industrial Electricity/Electronics,Machine Shop Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Cosmetology and Welding.
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Union State Community College is an Equal Education Employment/Opportunity
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