Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Technology -
General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: Varies according to choice of secondary speciality
Curriculum
Program Description
Students will major in HVAC and minor in a secondary specialty specific to their educational and career goals.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience repairing HVAC systems, designing heating and air conditioning
systems, servicing air conditioning systems, using test equipment and reading blueprints.
Professional Opportunities
HVAC sales representative, HVAC technician, electrical controls technician
Unique Aspects
Students must be a graduate of an HVAC certificate or diploma program and, aided by their academic advisor, select a secondary specialty that meets their personal and professional career goals.
EEDA Career Cluster
Architecture & Construction, Manufacturing
Course Requirements:
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
ENG 165 Professional Communications 3
OR
Other Approved Communications
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra 3
OR
Other Approved Mathematics
Social/Behavioral Science 3
Humanities/Fine Arts 3
Other Approved General Education Course 3
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
Primary Technical Specialty: 30
ACR 101, ACR 106, ACR 110, ACR 120, ACR 130, ACR 140, ACR 210, ACR 224
Secondary Technical Specialty: 12
Choose from any of the Industrial or Engineering Technology programs (requires academic advisor approval)
C. Electives and/or Other Hours Required for Graduation
ACR 125, ACR 175, ACR 221, ACR 240: 10
Elective (3)
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 70