2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Skilled Trades, AAS


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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


  1. 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.
  2. Safety: Program graduates will demonstrate safety protocols in the field of Skilled Trades by consistently applying and adhering to current industry safety standards.
  3. Problem Solving: Program graduates will demonstrate the ability to use a variety of techniques in solving problems presented in the field of Skilled Trades.
  4. 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.

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.

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