Interdisciplinary Studies - Industrial Systems Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – Industrial Systems Technology program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. The degree program teaches skills in Industrial Systems Technology providing background skills in several areas of industrial maintenance including electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLC’s, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping, and computers.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors and electives.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies – Industrial Systems Technology degree program 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.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies – Industrial Systems Technology 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 – Industrial Systems Technology degree program are prepared for employment as industrial electricians or industrial systems 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: $1,175.00
(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/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Students must take the following course:
Choose 3 credit hours:
Area III - Natural Science/Mathematics
Choose 3 credit hours:
Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
Choose one of the following DC courses:
Choose one of the following AC courses:
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Year 2
Semester 4
Semester 5