Skilled Trades, AAS
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Skilled Trades allows individuals to earn an associate degree tailored to their occupational/career needs. Students first complete one of the eligible certificate programs through Washburn Institute of Technology, then finish the required general education and other degree requirements through Washburn University to earn the AAS degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Skilled Trades, upon graduation are expected to have:
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of all technologies and tools essential to the area of concentration.
- Practiced techniques related to safety and health concerns.
- Compared basic theoretical concepts of the technology.
- Integrated skills and knowledge to situations or environments other than standardized classroom settings.
Degree Requirements
This program requires completion of an approved Washburn Tech certificate program, 15 hours of General Education, and all requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Eligible Washburn Tech certificate programs are as follows:
- Auto Collision
- Auto Service Technician
- Cabinet and Millwork
- Climate and Energy Control Technologies
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Technology
- Engineering Drafting and Design
- Graphics Technology
- Industrial Automation Mechanic
- Information Systems Technology
- Machine/Tool Technology
- Welding
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Approved Washburn Tech Certificate | ||
| WU 101 | The Washburn Experience 1 | 3 |
| TA 210 | Technology Survey | 3 |
| or TA 310 | Technology & Society | |
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Students transferring in 30 or more credit hours completed at an accredited post-secondary institution (after graduating from high school) with a GPA of 2.0 or higher are exempt from this requirement.