General Occupational Technology REVISED

Curriculum Description

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

Associate in Applied Science

A55280
NC CIP: 24.0102
Day, Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2025

Minimum General Education Hours - 15 credit hours

• English/Communications - 6 credit hours
• Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 credit hours
• Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours
• Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 credit hours

Minimum Major Hours - 49 credit hours

• To be selected from program-specific courses from approved AAS programs of study
• Work-based learning may be included up to a maximum of 8 credit hours

Total Credit Hours - 64 credit hours