Associate Degree in Industrial Training

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Washtenaw Community College
construct@wccnet.org
4800 East Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1610
(734) 973-3589

The United Association Instructor Training program consists of five one-week, 40-hour sessions. Apprenticeship Instructors receive 200 hours of instruction on teaching techniques and applied knowledge topics and this program will earn those who complete it 3 college credits for each year of their participation. At the end of the five years it takes to become certified, Instructors will have earned 15 credits towards an Associate Degree in industrial Training from Washtenaw Community College.

Combined with 30 hours of transfer credit for successfully completing the UA apprenticeship program, these 45 credits will place you three-fourths of the way to meeting the requirements needed for an Associate Degree in Industrial Training from Washtenaw Community College.

To continue the process earn 18-20 credits in general education courses either through an accredited local Community College or University or on-line from Washtenaw Community College via the Internet www.wccnet.org.

The Associate Degree from Washtenaw Community College earned by the completion of the UA apprenticeship program and the 15 credits for the UA Instructor Training plus the 18-20 credits in general education may transfer to a Bachelor of Science Degree at some Universities. Discussions are currently underway between Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University to approve transfer credits toward a Baccalaureate Degree in Industrial Training.

The Business Agent, Training Coordinator or assigned person will register you for these programs at your Local Union.

For more information, call (734)973-3589 Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time OR e-mail us at construct@wccnet.org

Industrial Training: Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

This program gives Journeypersons/Apprentice Instructors of the United Association the opportunity to apply their work in a trade specialty toward an associate degree in Industrial Training. Students will complete general education courses and receive credit for live experience in an area of specialization such as Plumbing, Pipefitting, Refrigerationfitting or Sprinklerfitting.

ADVISORS: Roger Bertoia, Les Pierce, Particia Crider-Pierce

Program Admission Requirements: Open only to United Association members

General Education Requirements

Electives* Complete one course from each of the six General Education Areas for the AAS degree…(18-20 Credits)

See below for General Education Requirements for A.A.S.

Major/Area Requirements (42 Credits)

Credits Required for the Program -- 63-65

Credit for general education courses may be transferred from accredited colleges or universities in the United States.

Washtenaw Community College: Associate in Applied Science Degree

This is primarily a career-entry degree for students who want to begin working in technical, business, or health fields directly after graduation. Although transfer is not the focus of AAS programs, some of the have agreements with specific four-year colleges or universities that allow students to transfer some or all of their credits into a bachelorŐs degree program. Where they exist, formal articulation agreements are noted below the program descriptions.

General Education Requirements for the A.A.S.

All AAS degree programs must include one course from each of the following six General Education areas. Some programs require a specific course from a General Education Area. If your AAS program has General Education Elective, you may choose those elective courses from the Areas below. Check your program of study for information about the general education courses that are required for your program.

Area 1. Writing (Minimum of 3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

Area 2. Speech (3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

COM 101, COM 102, COM 130, COM 142, COM 200

Area 3. Mathematics (Minimum of 3 credits)

Complete on course from the following:

MTH 151, MTH 152, MTH 160, MTH 163, MTH 165, MTH 169,

Note: Completion of a higher-level math course will be accepted as evidence of competency in mathematics.

Area 4. Natural Sciences (Minimum of 3 credits)

Complete one course from the following:

AST 111, BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 107, BIO 111, BIO 200, CEM 105, CEM 111, GLG 100, GLG 103, GLG 104, GLG 114, PHY 105, PHY 110, PHY 111, SCI 101

Area 5. Social and Behavioral Science (3 Credits)

Complete one course from the following:

ANT 201, ECO 120, ECO 211, GEO 100, GEO 103, HST 121, HST 122, HST 123, HST 201, HST 202, PLS 112 PLS 150, PSY 100, PSY 200, PSY 206, SOC 100, SOC 205, SOC 230

Area 6. Arts and Humanities (3 Credits)

Complete one course from the following:

ART 130, ART 143, ART 150, DAN 180 ENG 160, ENG 170, ENG 181*, ENG 200, ENG 211, ENG 212, ENG 213, ENG 222, ENG 223, ENG 224, HUM 101, HUM 102, HUM 145, MUS 180, PHL 101 PHL 102, PHL 205, PHL 244

Computer and Information Literacy Requirement in 2001

Students enrolling in associate degree programs beginning in Fall 2000 will be required to demonstrate skill in computer and information literacy. This requirement will be fulfilled by competency testing or through completion of course work as a degree graduation requirement. Some degree programs may already include a course that will satisfy this requirement. Students will be able to check with a counselor or faculty program advisor to find out if a course meets this requirement.

Some degree programs may already include a course that will satisfy this requirement. Students will be able to check with a counselor or faculty program advisor to find out if a course meets this requirement.

Competency Testing

Beginning in Fall 2000, students will be able to undergo an assessment of their computer and information literacy skills at any point during their degree program. However, before graduating, they will have to pass the CollegeŐs assessment of these skills or, if they do not pass, take the appropriate course. Therefore, it will be recommended that students who wish to fulfill this requirement through competency testing take their computer and information literacy assessment at their earliest opportunity, Preferably upon admittance to the College. Frequently scheduled opportunities to take the assessment will be available, and students may undergo testing as part of their orientation/entry assessment session when they are first admitted to the College.

Washtenaw Community College EEO/TitleIX/Section 504 Statement

Effective Fall 2000 7/18/00

Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, relition, natinal origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or veteran status in provision of its educational programs and services or in employment opportunities and benefits. WCC is committed to compliance in all of its activities and services with the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Public Act 453, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Public Act 220 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries concerning programs and services under Title IX and Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Student Services; Room 225A, Student Center Building, 734-973-3536. Inquiries regarding compliance in employment should be directed to the College Affirmative Action Officer in the Office of Human Resource Management, Room 120, Business Education Building, 934-973-3497. Inquiries concerning access to facilities should be directed to the Director of Plant Operations, Plant Operations Building, 734-677-5300.