CAREER AND TECHNlCAL EDUCATlON - Tidewater Community ...

career and technical educationCAREER & TECHNICAL – ASemester 5Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteINT 236 Interpreting in Special Situations 3 ASL 102 andINT 130INT 250 Dialogic Interpretation I 3 INT 233 andINT 234Health/Physical Education Elective 1 2semester Total 8Semester 6Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteINT 290 Coordinated Internship 5 INT 130,INT 233,and INT 234Humanities Elective 1 3semester Total 8Total Minimum Credits 65CAREER STUDIES: AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE(Plan Code: 221.640.01)The Career Studies Certificate in American Sign Language preparesstudents to communicate directly with Deaf and hard of hearing individualsusing American Sign Language and teaches students about the history andculture of the American Deaf Community. This CSC provides a foundationfor those who are interested in pursuing further education and careersworking with Deaf or hard of hearing adults in fields such as social work,vocational rehabilitation, Deaf education, and similar settings. The CareerStudies Certificate will also help family members or friends and colleaguesof Deaf or hard of hearing people strengthen their communication skillswith individuals using ASL.Semester 1 (Fall, First Eight-Week)Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteASL 101 American Sign Language I 3ASL 125 History and Culture of the 3 ASL 101Deaf Community ISDV 100 College Success Skills 1semester Total 7Semester 1 (Fall, Second Eight-Week)Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteASL 102 American Sign Language II 3 ASL 101semester Total 3Semester 2 (Spring, First Eight-Week)Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteASL 201 American Sign Language III 3 ASL 102ASL 150 Working with Deaf 2and Hard of Hearing Peoplesemester Total 5Semester 2 (Spring, Second Eight-Week)Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteASL 202 American Sign Language IV 3 ASL 201semester Total 3Total Minimum Credits 181 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2013-2014 catalog. See your academicadvisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).AUTOMOTIVE TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree:• Automotive TechnologyCareer Studies Certificates:• Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and State Inspection• Automotive Electrical, Electronic, and Air Conditioning• Automotive Engine Diagnosis• Automotive Heavy-Duty Engine and Transmission• Automotive Service and Parts SpecialistThe Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare studentsfor employment as automotive technicians, based on standards set by theNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the NationalAutomotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology isdesigned for those who wish to work as a diagnostician, line technician,service advisor, manager, or manufacturing representative in theautomotive repair industry. The Career Studies Certificates provide thebackground required for those interested in entry-level positions related toautomotive maintenance and repair.Students seeking additional credentials may pursue the NationalInstitute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Technicianexaminations and Virginia state inspection certification.Tidewater Community College, in partnership with industry leaders,also offers programs designed for those who plan to work with specificautomobile dealerships. The Toyota T-TEN Automotive programs, the ChryslerCollege Automotive Program, and the Honda Professional Career Program areavailable within the Associate of Applied Science degree, providing advancedknowledge of specific technologies related to these vehicles.ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:AUTOMOTIVE Technology (Plan Code: 909)Semester 1 (Based on a Fall Semester start)Course No. Course Title Credits PrerequisiteAUT 101 Introduction to Automotive Systems 3AUT 166 Automotive Diagnostics I 5AUT 167 Automotive Diagnostics II 5 AUT 166ENG 111 College Composition I 3 PlacementSDV 101 Orientation to Automotive 1Technology (or SDV 100)semester Total 1744Tidewater Community College • Catalog 2013-14