Delaware County Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Advanced TechnologyPhiladelphia, USA
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,083 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Advanced Technology Program is designed to serve individuals who desire hands-on training and education for the acquisition or advancement of a technical career in areas such as manufacturing, electronics, industrial production, process control, computer-aided design and drafting, facilities management, and CNC operations.
The program is flexible enough that it can serve those both at entry level and those with established skills who seek technical growth or advancement through continued education. The program provides for up to 24 credits to be awarded toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree for technical courses or certificates completed at the college. The curriculum includes general education and information technology cores that will develop skills in communication, computer applications, and applied science while strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking skills essential to career advancement.
This program is designed primarily to serve students who have completed the Advanced Technology Certificate programs at the college. Ideally, students would pursue this program as continuing education after beginning employment as a trainee following certificate completion.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Program Outcome
- Demonstrate competencies in the technical skills and knowledge required for careers in manufacturing and other advanced technology industries.
- Demonstrate effective professional communication skills.
- Apply appropriate problem solving tools and/or mathematical knowledge to industry tasks and processes.
- Demonstrate proficiency and implement appropriate project management methods to industry-related situations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of required industry safety standards and practices.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
Curriculum
First Semester
- Introduction to General Chemistry
- English Composition I
- Technical Communications
- Algebra or Business Precalculus or College Algebra
- Program Elective*
Second Semester
- English Composition II: Writing About Literature
- Business Precalculus or Business Calculus or College Algebra or Precalculus
- Technical Physics or College Physics I
- Any Oral Communication (OC) designated course
- Program Elective*
Third Semester
- Construction First Aid/Safety
- Any Diversity and Social Justice (DJ) and Global Understanding (GU) designated Humanities/Social Science course
- Program Electives*
Fourth Semester
- Project Management Processes
- Program Electives*
*For more information about electives, please contact the school or visit the course webpage.
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