Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Technology degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Technology degree and have the qualifications of an air conditioning technician.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Technology degree every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours. Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to take the 608 Air Conditioning exam ($50.00).
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Studies - Air Conditioning Technology Degree program are prepared for employment as air conditioning technicians. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,093.00
Books & Supplies: $1,400.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
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Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
| AIRC 1005 | Refirgeration Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1010 | Refrigeration Principles and Practices | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1020 | Refrigeration Systems Components | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1030 | HVACR Electrical Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1040 | HVACR Electrical Motors | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1050 | HVACR Electrical Components and Control | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1060 | Air Conditioning Systems Application and Installation | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1070 | Gas Heat | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1080 | Heat Pumps and Related Systems | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1090 | Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | 90 |
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
Program Pathway
SEMESTER 1
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| AIRC 1005 | Refirgeration Fundamentals | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1010 | Refrigeration Principles and Practices | 4 | 90 |
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SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
SEMESTER 5
| AIRC 1080 | Heat Pumps and Related Systems | 4 | 90 |
| AIRC 1090 | Troubleshooting Air Conditioning Systems | 4 | 90 |
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SEMESTER 6
Science lecture classes and lab classes must be taken together
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