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Build a Lasting Career in Tech with an AAS in Technical Studies
If you have a passion for uncovering how machines work and how systems are built, the AAS in Technical studies program helps you turn your talents into a technology career where you’ll thrive.
Enhance your knowledge, hone your problem-solving ability, and deepen your expertise in this program designed to give you the practical skills you need in a wide range of technical fields. Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing a technical concentration: Electrical Technologies or Nuclear Technologies/Power Plant Technologies.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Online AAS in Technical Studies
- General Education21 Credits
- Major Core23 Credits
- University4 Credits
- Electives3 Credits
- Concentration9 Credits
Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies
Combine theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to prepare for a variety of entry-level roles in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. You’ll gain a solid understanding of electrical safety practices, blueprint reading, and the principles of electrical systems.
Build a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector and the technical skills required for safe and efficient nuclear plant operations. Learn about nuclear reactor systems, applicable regulations, concepts of control performance, human interface, and quality assurance to prepare for technician/operator positions in the nuclear industry.
- Major Requirement
- General Education Requirement
- University Requirement
- Arts and Sciences Elective
- Concentration Requirement
- Prerequisite to Major Courses
* Denotes alternative courses are available.
ZTC Denotes a Zero Textbook Cost course.
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Anveeksh Koneru, PhD
Department Chair of Engineering Technology (Electrical, Nuclear, and Mechanical)
School of Technology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Institutional Accreditation
Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.
