Professional & Technical Studies

Associate of Applied Science degree

Career advancement program

The Professional & Technical Studies program at Garrett College provides a flexible curriculum intended for skilled workers and professionals, across various fields, who are seeking a college degree to help build their resume or boost career advancement opportunities.

Choose your own skill track
In this flexible program, students fulfill the technical portion of the program through a combination of career or technical courses that meet their specific career goals. Students on a new career path may choose to enroll in skill-based coursework or individuals with existing certifications and documented technical proficiencies can earn credit for an already-completed licensure or certification program (e.g., certified nursing assistant, HVAC, machining, welding, massage therapy, and more). Beyond the classroom-based instruction, Garrett’s program also features a career-related internship where students apply their skills in a real-world setting.

Machining track The Machining track prepares students for a career in manual and CNC machining. Students receive machinist training delivered through classroom instruction and computer-based training, and have extensive hands-on experiences that culminate in a supervised internship where students can practice their skills in a real-world setting. Successful students may also earn industry-relevant credentials from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS).

Career Opportunities

This career program is intended to provide a pathway for skilled workers in a variety of careers to enhance their employment potential. In addition to gaining in-demand technical skills, students graduate with a strong foundation of employer-sought soft-skills such as communication, critical thinking, and problem resolution.

Coursework

Course Descriptions

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats related to general as well as technical fields.
Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate different leadership styles and anticipate the consequences resulting from the use of each of these styles.
Students will be able to apply business principles to business solutions in the field of their restricted electives.
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the various forms of business organizations and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of structure.
Students will successfully complete an approved field experience in the industry.

Program Highlights

Individuals who have already completed a licensure or certification program (e.g., certified nursing assistant, HVAC, machining, welding, massage therapy, etc.) can apply those credentials towards this degree program.
Includes a resume-building internship opportunity with various nearby organizations.
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