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Industrial Technology

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The AAS degree graduate in Industrial Technology provides a broad technical background in a variety of disciplines related to industry.  Industrial technologists work with management teams, entry-level supervisors, and technicians in providing manufacturing process and production solutions to ensure the success of our industries.  The broad-based programming further provides the student the mobility to move throughout a variety of industrial areas.  Graduates of this program have the option of employment upon graduation or articulation of the program to a four-year institution.

Upon completion of the first year of the program, students may be awarded a NIACC diploma.  To be awarded a diploma, students must successfully complete a 30-semester-hour program of study, to include English and Mathematics general education requirements.

Upon completion of the two-year curriculum with a grade point average of 2.00 (C), the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Industrial Technology.  Students who know they with to pursue a four-year degree and want to meet general education requirements of transfer institutions should pursue the A.A. degree.  This will necessitate a slightly different curriculum.

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