Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in General Technology (A.A.S.) - Design emphasis, prepares students for entry-level Design careers. The content incorporates related general education requirements, and provides students with the basic skills of effective visual, oral, and written communication for a range of audiences.
Program Curriculum
63 credits
General Education & Institutional Requirements
The required General Education courses for the Associate of Applied Science degree at Utah Tech include a course in English, Quantitative Reasoning and Human Relations.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3-4 |
or ENGL 1010D | Introduction to Writing (EN) |
BUS 1370 | Human Relations | 3 |
or COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication (SS, GC) |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| |
MATH 1010 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
MATH 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (MA) | 3 |
| 3-5 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 63 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 20 semester hours of credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Grade of C or higher is required in all design courses.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
AAS General Technology Design Emphasis Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
- Synthesize content into form using the design process.
- Consider different theories, design principles and processes in generating solutions.
- Apply ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in all aspects of practice.
- Construct effective solutions in teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Author effective visual, oral, and written communication for a range of audiences.