Customized Applied Technology • Associate in Applied Science

Occupational Program

Colleague Code: AAS.CAPTC

Curriculum Code: CAT 254

Program Information:

For Program Information Contact:

Workforce Institute at 217-786-2750 or [e-mail] or see a Student Success Coach.

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your success coach for course planning.

EGL 103	Technical and Professional Communication I	3
EGL 106	Technical and Professional Communication II	3
	OR
CMN 104	Interpersonal Communication	3
TEM 103	Vocational-Technical Math	3
	or a higher math elective	3-5
TES 121	Technical Shop Physics	3
	Humanities, Fine Arts or Social Science Elective	3

Note: For students wishing to transfer to a four-year university, they should pursue a pathway that substitutes EGL 101 and 102 for EGL 103 and 106 or CMN 104. Contact your transfer institution and student success coach for guidance on transferable general education coursework.

Required Program Courses

CAD 151	Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting	3
CSC 105	Computer Applications and Concepts	3
CWE 101	Cooperative Education Work Experience	.5 - 3
ESI 101	Employability Skills	2
BDM 112	Construction Plans and Specifications	3
ELM 101	Workplace Safety Certifications	1

You must take 3 credits in CWE 101 to meet degree requirements.

Required Program Support Courses

Select from one of the options listed below.

Option 1

Select courses from existing certificates and/or electives to define a focus area. You must take at least 30 credit hours.

Option 2

Two or more focus areas of 6-12 credits each (courses selected to meet student goals and employer needs) plus related courses and electives to make 30 credits. Credit in this area could include licensure, apprenticeship or a recognized training program.