General Technology
Contact Information
Bobby Smith
731-425-2635
bsmith@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology is a coherent course of study designed to serve the needs of two populations:
- Students whose college credit achievements do not fit into other AAS
- degree options
- Students with significant occupational training and/or experience in fields such as:
- Business
- Industrial Technology
- Health Care
- Office Administration
- Computer Information Systems
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with AAS | Experienced Range | Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Asst. | $20,700 to $25,000 | $29,700 to $44,500 | 11% |
| Computer Programmer | $33,900 to $41,400 | $46,615 to $88,550 | 3% |
| Electronics Mechanic | $25,100 to $32,000 | $42,300 to $57,400 | 7% |
| Paramedic | $16,500 to $19,300 | $22,700 to $35,900 | 21% |
Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Important Notice to Students
Students must have approval from their advisor prior to choosing this degree option.
Additional Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Choose ONE Humanities Course
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose ONE Natural Science or Mathematics Course
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts
MATH 1410 Topics in Contemporary Math I
MATH 1420 Topics in Contemporary Math II
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra
MATH 1720 Trigonometry
MATH 1830 Applied Calculus
Choose ONE Social and Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose ONE Additional General Education Course from either Communication, Humanities, Natural Science, Mathematics, or Social and Behavioral Science
Supporting Core
BUS 111 Introduction to Business
CIS 101 Software Applications or
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
PSY 102 General Psychology II or
PSY 261 Developmental Psychology
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
General Elective 1-3 credits
Choose from Emphasis A, B, C, or D (up to 30 hours credit)
Emphasis A
Transfer of approved technical and related courses from any accredited college or university.Emphasis B
Open degree: Students will work with their advisor to select courses from an approved list of technical and related courses that focus on an approved academic area.Emphasis C
Students completing a TTC diploma or those with industry training may receive up to 30 hours of credit based upon transcript review by the Dean of Professional and Technical Studies.Emphasis D
Students may be awarded credit from one of the following options:
- Industry, Military, or related training (1-30 hours)
- Experiential Credit (1-15 hours) based on portfolio review
- TTC Courses (1-30 hours)
The Associate of Applied Science General Technology Major requires 60 credits for graduation. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 111 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 101 or 122 | Software Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 102 or 261 | Psychology Course | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Natural Science or Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |