Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies

Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies

Transfer Credit Guidelines

The Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies prepares students for technicians in engineering technology-related industries. The program has two technical concentrations in, electrical technology, and nuclear/power plant technology. The goal of the program is to foster the ability of students to apply their knowledge from the degree program to real-world contexts of an engineering technology- based industry. 

A minimum of sixty (60) credits are needed for completion of the Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies program in the following distribution areas: 

TUT 101 Purple badges indicate Excelsior University courses.

TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-Excelsior University courses.

Courses must be completed with Excelsior with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

INL 102 Information Literacy Complete within the first 13 of attempted credits 1
IND 101 Cornerstone A (Foundations) Complete in the first term of credit-bearing activity 3
Total Credits | 4

Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Written English ENG 101A Advanced Composition Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Written English Requirement (3 semester hours in expository writing (to be completed within the first 13 semester hours). 3
Ethics IND 203 Introduction to Professional Ethics Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Ethics Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, classical or contemporary ethical theory and philosophy; ethical and moral reasoning; applied ethics relevant to disciplines and careers). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Humanities COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Humanities Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, art, music, literature, foreign language, philosophy, religion, speech, or a subject area other than writing). 3
Social Sciences / History PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). 3
Social Sciences / History SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics MAT 114 Intermediate Algebra Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course. Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics PHYS 203 Physics II Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course. Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Total Credits | 21

Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

IT 221 Introduction to Computers Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
EGR 210 Introduction to Engineering Analysis Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
EGR 280 Introduction to 3-D Modeling Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
TECH 230 Technology and Society Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
TECH 200 Technical Writing Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
MAT 120 Precalculus Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 4
PHYS 204 Physics II Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 1
TECH 290 Integrated Technology Assessment AAST Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 23

Approved arts and sciences elective credit in the areas of humanities, social sciences, history, natural sciences, and mathematics, as well as applied professional and free electives may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Elective(s) 3
Total Credits | 3

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

TECH 180 Personal Protection Equipment for Electrical Work Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
TECH 185 Blueprint Reading Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
NUC 255 Electrical Theory Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 9

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

TECH 260 Energy Industry Fundamentals Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
NUC 210 Health Physics and Radiation Protection Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
NUC 260 Power Plan Components Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 9