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Applied Manufacturing Concentration

The Associate of Applied Science Degree

Contact Information
Roger James
731-424-3520 ext. 407
rjames@jscc.edu

Terri Messer
(731) 424-3520 ext.326
tmesser@jscc.edu

Program and Career Description

This concentration prepares graduates for technical positions in industry and business in the areas between craftsman and the engineer. The primary objective is to provide a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of manufacturing processes, supervision, quality, and management opportunities. The curriculum is broad-based but focuses on the integration of each area as used in systemic applications.

Career Beginning Salary Range with AAS Experienced Range Projected % Job Growth Through 2012
Industrial Technician $27,910 to $45,020 $45,020 to $69,200 21%
Mechanical Drafter $25,920 to $37,520 $37,520 to $63,760 6%

Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Additional Information

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.

If you are a Tennessee Technology Center graduate, check with an Industrial Technology advisor for additional credit options.

Program Requirements

(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)

Communication Requirement
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech

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

Science Course
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I

Choose ONE Social and Behavioral Science Course
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics or
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics (Recommended)
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


Major Required Courses (All required)
CIS 101 Software Applications or
CIS 122 Integrated Software Applications
EET 150 Electromechanical Devices
IT 150 Industrial-Circuits
MET 110 Intro to Drafting & Auto CAD Applications
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability or Higher Level Math

Concentration Required Courses
29 Hours of Guided Technical Electives
(See your Industrial Technology advisor)

The Associate of Applied Science Industrial Technology Major: Applied Manufacturing Concentration requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.

Sample Schedule

First Year Fall Semester Credits
CIS 101 or 122 Software Applications or Integrated Applications 3
IT 150 Industrial Circuits 3
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability 3
MET 110 Intro to Drafting & Auto CAD Applications 3
Technical Elective 3
Total Credits 15

First Year Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Second Year Fall Semester Credits
EET 150 Electro-Mechanical Devices 3
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I 4
Technical Elective 2
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Total Credits 15

Second Year Spring Semester Credits
ECO Economics Course 3
Humanities Course 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3
Total Credits 15