General Occupational Technology (AAS) A55280

The purpose of the General Occupational Technology (GOT) curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and earn an associate degree by completing courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level and advanced employment opportunities. Any course approved by the North Carolina Community College System and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a core requirement will be accepted.

The following restrictions apply to the student pursuing the General Occupational Technology Associate Degree:

Each student pursuing this degree must earn a minimum of 21 semester hours toward this degree. (These hours cannot be transferred from other earned degrees or other colleges.)
Students pursuing this degree should declare their intentions by designing a course of study that would meet their specific goals. Students pursuing this degree are required to meet with the advisor and submit a plan of study for approval within the semester GOT is declared and every semester thereafter.

General Occupational Technology (AAS) Course and Hour Requirements

I. General Education Core (15 hours required)

A. Composition (3 hours required)

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours required)

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
COM 110	Introduction to Communication	3	0	3
	or
COM 231	Public Speaking	3	0	3

Select one of the following courses:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
ART 114	Art History Survey I	3	0	3
ART 115	Art History Survey II	3	0	3
DRA 111	Theatre Appreciation	3	0	3
ENG 231	American Literature I	3	0	3
ENG 232	American Literature II	3	0	3
ENG 241	British Literature I	3	0	3
ENG 242	British Literature II	3	0	3
ENG 261	World Literature I	3	0	3
ENG 262	World Literature II	3	0	3
ENG 273	African-American Literature	3	0	3
HUM 110	Technology and Society	3	0	3
HUM 170	The Holocaust	3	0	3
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3	0	3
PHI 240	Introduction to Ethics	3	0	3
REL 110	World Religions	3	0	3
REL 211	Intro to Old Testament	3	0	3
REL 212	Intro to New Testament	3	0	3
REL 221	Religion in America	3	0	3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hours required)

Select one of the following courses:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
HIS 111	World Civilizations I	3	0	3
HIS 112	World Civilizations II	3	0	3
HIS 131	American History I	3	0	3
HIS 132	American History II	3	0	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	3
POL 120	American Government	3	0	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	3

D. Natural Science/Mathematics

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	3

MAT 143: or higher

II. Other Required Hours (4 hours required)

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
ACA 115	Success and Study Skills	0	2	1

Select one of the following courses:

Course Number	Title	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Credits
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	2	2	3
EGR 111	Engineer Comp and Careers	2	2	3

III. Select 49 hours of non-developmental courses from approved programs offered by the College.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 68