Associate of Applied Science in Technology

  • Associate of Applied Science in Technology

    The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology degree prepares students for entry-level work in a variety of specialized technical fields. It gives students an opportunity to individualize their education while earning a two-year degree. The program offers students the opportunity to earn two occupational endorsements certificates (OECs) and an associate of applied science degree all-in-one.

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Associate of Applied Science in Technology

Complete any two occupational endorsement certificates and earn an Associate of Applied Science in Technology!*

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology degree prepares students for entry-level work in a variety of specialized technical fields. It gives students an opportunity to individualize their education while earning a two-year degree.  The program offers students the opportunity to earn two occupational endorsements certificates (OECs) and an associate of applied science degree all-in-one. *Students can complete any two OECs offered within the University of Alaska system and complete general education courses to earn a minimum of 60 credits.  Upon graduation, the student will be proficient and employable in at least one technical/vocational field of study. The OEC course work prepares a student for employability in high-demand industries by training them in specialized skills, while the AAS gives them a two-year degree of academic achievement that can give them an immediate edge in the job market. 

Requirements

  • 60 Credit Hours
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA

Please view the current catalog for a list of all required classes for this program.

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Program Quick Facts

Cost Per Credit: $234 (for both in-state and out-of-state students); Grants, scholarships, and other financial aid is available for qualifying students and programs.

Location: Valdez

For more information about this program and to enroll you can contact PWSC Student Services:

email: pwsc.student.services@alaska.edu

call: 907-834-1600 (Mondays-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AKST)

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Prepare for a career - customizable training

This degree path is designed to be highly customizable to meet the needs of the individual student seeking specialized training in complimentary fields of study. This degree also offers students who have completed two seperate OECs a easy pathway to completing an associate degree, enhancing their competitive edge in the job market.

Highly customizable to meet your interests!

OECs offered through the University of Alaska System are wide and varied. To meet your specific interests and career goals meet with an academic advisor to choose the best OEC combination.

OEC Combinations

  • PWSC OEC Combinations

    Students can complete any two OECs offered through the University of Alaska System! For students interested in only attending PWSC here are some suggested OEC combinations:


    Meet with an academic advisor to choose the best combination based on your career interests!

  • OECs offered through the University of Alaska System

    OECs offered through the University of Alaska System are wide and varied to meet your specific interests, here is just a sampling of the options:


    Online:

    • Education & Human Services
    • Children’s Behavioral Health
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Corrections
    • Diversity & Social Justice
    • Early Childhood Development

    Medical:

    • Healthcare Information Technology
    • Medical Office Coding
    • Medical Billing
    • Medical Office Reception
    • Pharmacy Technology
    • Phlebotomist

    Business:

    • Accountant
    • Administrative Assistant
    • Bookkeeping Technician
    • Business Analytics
    • Business Leadership
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Financial Services Representative
    • Supervision and Personnel Management

    Technical Trades:

    • Geographic Information Systems
    • IT Support Desk Technician
    • Marine Transportation - 9 Credits
    • Petroleum Production
    • Safety Specialist
    • Web Engineering

     

    Meet with an academic advisor to choose the best combination based on your career interests!

Industry certificates may be earned depending on the occupational endorsement certificates chosen to complete.