Skilled Trades, AAS

Program Description

Code 261 - 60 Credits

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives. For more information about Industrial Trades modules go to the Industrial Trades page at https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/manufacturing-skilled-trades-applied-technology/.

Service-Learning Requirement

Students who obtain an Associate degree or an Associate of Applied Science degree will be required to complete a service-learning experience. The final grade in the course must qualify for academic credit in order to receive the service-learning endorsement. Please contact an Academic Advisor for courses that offer a service-learning experience, or search in the class schedules.

Modular Format

Industrial Trades curricula are offered in a non-traditional, modular format. Module descriptions are not listed in the catalog. For more information about Industrial Trades modules go to the Industrial Trades page at https://kellogg.edu/academics/areas-of-study/manufacturing-skilled-trades-applied-technology/.

Industrial Trades Orientation

All students interested in taking Industrial Trades modules must complete one or more core curriculum orientation. The orientation is a core curriculum prerequisite. Students will not be able to register for modules until the orientation is completed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Technical/Equipment: Program graduates will demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills required to use industry equipment appropriately for employment in the field of Skilled Trades.
Safety: Program graduates will demonstrate safety protocols in the field of Skilled Trades by consistently applying and adhering to current industry safety standards.
Problem Solving: Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of techniques in solving problems presented in the field of Skilled Trades.
Communication: Skilled Trades program graduates will effectively communicate the technical content of the field, both written and orally.

Required General Education Courses

All first-time KCC students must complete the FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar course with a grade of C or higher.
See an Academic Advisor for course completion and/or any questions pertaining to the FYS course.

ENGL 151 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
or ENGL 151H - Freshman Composition - Honors 3 CR
or ENGL 152 - Freshman Composition 3 CR
or ENGL 152H - Freshman Composition - Honors 3 CR
Effective Communication

^{Students must choose one course from the General Education Core courses or the General Education Applied Core courses for at least three (3) credits.}

Critical Thinking

^{Students must choose one course from the General Education Core courses for at least three (3) credits, and one course from the General Education Core courses or the General Education Applied Core courses for at least three (3) credits.}

Personal and Cultural Engagement

Technical Electives Courses

Technical electives may be selected from:

Accounting (ACCO)
Business Administration (BUAD)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology (DRAF)
Engineering Technology (ENTE)
ENGL 153 - Technical English
Industrial Electricity/Electronics (INEL)
Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (INHR)
Industrial Machining Technology (INMT)
Industrial Pipefitting (INPF)
Industrial Technology (INT)
Industrial Welding (INWE)
Instrumentation (INST)
Industrial Trades (INTR)
OIT 161 - Applications Software
Renewable Energy (INRE)
Service-Learning (SERV)
Tool and Die (INTD)

Technical electives for the Skilled Trades program needs to be approved by the Director of Industrial Trades Education.

Main Campus

RMTC

EAC

Fehsenfeld

Grahl