Professional & Technical Studies
Associate of Applied Science degree
Career advancement program
The Professional & Technical Studies program at Garrett College provides a flexible curriculum intended for skilled workers and professionals, across various fields, who are seeking a college degree to help build their resume or boost career advancement opportunities.
Choose your own skill track
In this flexible program, students fulfill the technical portion of the program through a combination of career or technical courses that meet their specific career goals. Students on a new career path may choose to enroll in skill-based coursework or individuals with existing certifications and documented technical proficiencies can earn credit for an already-completed licensure or certification program (e.g., certified nursing assistant, HVAC, machining, welding, massage therapy, and more). Beyond the classroom-based instruction, Garrett’s program also features a career-related internship where students apply their skills in a real-world setting.
Machining track The Machining track prepares students for a career in manual and CNC machining. Students receive machinist training delivered through classroom instruction and computer-based training, and have extensive hands-on experiences that culminate in a supervised internship where students can practice their skills in a real-world setting. Successful students may also earn industry-relevant credentials from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Career Opportunities
This career program is intended to provide a pathway for skilled workers in a variety of careers to enhance their employment potential. In addition to gaining in-demand technical skills, students graduate with a strong foundation of employer-sought soft-skills such as communication, critical thinking, and problem resolution.
Coursework
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats related to general as well as technical fields.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate different leadership styles and anticipate the consequences resulting from the use of each of these styles.
- Students will be able to apply business principles to business solutions in the field of their restricted electives.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the various forms of business organizations and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of structure.
- Students will successfully complete an approved field experience in the industry.
Program Highlights
- Individuals who have already completed a licensure or certification program (e.g., certified nursing assistant, HVAC, machining, welding, massage therapy, etc.) can apply those credentials towards this degree program.
- Includes a resume-building internship opportunity with various nearby organizations.
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