2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

II. TECHNICAL-CAREER PROGRAM
The first objective of the technical-career curricula is to provide the necessary
preparation in the humanities, social sciences, basic sciences, and technical courses
appropriate to a particular specialty. A second objective provides for the understanding
of the technical theory of a particular specialty; along with the development
of the student’s skills through laboratory and work experiences related to or
correlated with technical theory. The development of reasoning ability based upon
the appropriate technical facts; and the adequate preparation for immediate employment
as a technical trained individual in the student’s chosen field are the final
objectives. An advantage available to some students of the technical-career program
is the ability to transfer certain courses or complete curricula for admission
with advanced standing to a four-year college or university. This program is a reflection
of goal #2 of the College mission statement: “Deliver liberal arts, technical
and other specialized credit programs that prepare learners for employment, citizenship,
and transfer to four-year institutions.”
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