applied TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION aas

The Technology Education concentration is intended for non-credentialed teachers in technical education programs at Tennessee Technology Centers, in high school technical education programs, and in proprietary technology schools.  The program will provide an AAS degree, which is the minimum SACS-approved credential for faculty in such programs.  To gain admission to this program, students must present evidence of education and/or training in a technical area as provided in the General Admissions Guidelines for the Associate of Applied Technology Degree.  In addition to the two ways to enter the program shown there, students with technical training and experience can seek admission by submitting a portfolio outlining their training and experience for review and approval by the Chattanooga State Credit for Life Experience Committee. Such portfolio must include a letter of review from a subject matter expert in the area of technical training evaluating the applicant's technical training and abilities.  The portfolio composition, review, and approval process will be governed by the policies of the Chattanooga State Credit for Life Experience Committee.  Admitted students will be granted 30 hours of Advanced Placement credit upon completion of all transitional studies requirements and 15 hours of college credit with a GPA of 2.0 or above.

Students have the option of taking many of these courses online through CSTCC, online through RODP, or in a traditional college classroom at Chattanooga State or any of the other Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges. The TELC classes however must be taken online through RODP.

Career Opportunities

• Teacher at a Tennessee Technology Center
• Teacher in a High School Technology Education Program
• Teacher at a proprietary technical school

For more information contact Jim Steele, at jim.steele@chattanoogastate.edu  or call 1-423-697-4441