General Technology

The General Technology (GNT) program is designed to meet specific employer and/or student needs in a variety of different technical career areas that require a unique combination of skills. The college adviser, the student, and any sponsoring industry employer together will develop an education plan based on the intended career focus. Degree and certificate requirements are based on the adviser-approved curriculum.

The intent of the General Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is to serve employer-sponsored students. It includes the college’s 19 credit hour General Education Core Requirements, 32 to 34 credit hours in two or more disciplines including six to eight credit hours of internship with the sponsoring employer, eight to twelve credit hours of adviser-approved electives, and a one credit hour Job Search Strategies course.

There is a General Technology Certificate available for students whose unique career goals and needs are better served by a shorter program of study. Depending on the student’s career goals, a general education requirement may or may not be included.

To view program outcome data, visit https://statetechmo.edu/general-technology-mfa-program-program-facts/.

Program Mission

The mission of the General Technology program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the technical and any related skills necessary to meet their unique career goals and, if applicable, the requirements of a sponsoring employer.

Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:

The knowledge and skills identified in the chosen technical concentration.
Critical thinking skills used to troubleshoot in the unique career path of each student.
Communication, analytical, and/or mathematical skills needed to meet students' unique career goals and, if applicable, the requirements of a sponsoring employer.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 30.9999

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
Approved technical courses from two or more disciplines			26
Approved technical internship			6-8
SUB-TOTAL			32-34

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
General Education Requirements			19
Approved general education courses
SUB-TOTAL			19

Program Requirements

			Credit Hours
Approved electives from any technical area			8-12
SUB-TOTAL			8-12

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

60-66