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Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

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enGineerinG tecHnoloGyThe <strong>College</strong> offers one degree,three certificate, andtwo letter of recogntonprograms n engneerngcurrcula.The Associate of AppliedScience (AAS) degreerecognzes currcular focusin a specific occupatonalarea. Ths degrees ntended prmarly formmedate employment or occupatonal sklls upgradng, butalso provdes opportuntes for transfer to a four-year nsttutonto complete a baccalaureate degree.The <strong>College</strong>’s Certificate optons focus on a sequence of coursesn the student’s chosen currculum. Most certificate programs aredesgned to buld upon sklls and sequence nto degree currcula.Certificate programs include at least 12 credits and typically takea mnmum of a year to complete.The Letter of Recognition program in Drafting and Design sdesgned to prepare students for employment as entry-level draftersor CAD operators n related occupatons.WELDINGThe Advanced Certificate in Welding s desgned to preparestudents for immediate employment as a certified welder, weld-ng techncan, or ntermedate welder. Ths program wll alsohelp students to enhance exstng weldng sklls and knowledgerequired for certifications and promotions in an existing career.The Basic Certificate in Welding s desgned to prepare studentsfor mmedate employment as an entry level welder. Ths programwll also help students to enhance exstng weldng sklls andknowledge required for certification.Letter of Recognition program in Welding s desgned to preparestudents for employment as begnnng welders. The program mayalso be used by current welders to update the sklls and knowledgerequired for certification.Letters of Recognition (LOR) programs include a specific sequenceof courses that total no more than 11 credts. These programs canbe completed n the shortest perod of tme.ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYThe AAS degree in Engineering Technology - Drafting andDesign Option s desgned to provde a strong general educatonbackground, as well as sklls needed for employment or advancementn areas such as archtecture, draftng and desgn, electroncs,manufacturng, and the buldng trades.The Certificate in Drafting and Design s desgned to provdethe techncal knowledge, sklls and related subjects needed bydraft persons.105

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