Trade and Technical Occupations

Associate in Applied Science – 61-62 credit hours

Course List

Purpose: The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Trade and Technical Occupations is designed to recognize the proficiency of people who are enrolled in or have completed a registered apprenticeship program (i.e., journeyman status). Students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program*, or a formal program approved by the college, may apply and simultaneously complete both their apprenticeship training program and degree requirements. It is the responsibility of the individual to make the appropriate sponsor arrangements for his/her apprenticeship experience prior to filing an application to the TTO program.

*A registered apprenticeship program is one approved by the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council or the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.

Program Educational Outcomes: Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in the Trade and Technical Occupations program, the graduate is prepared to: 

1. Achieve recognition for enrollment and/or completion of a registered apprenticeship program (i.e., journeyman status) approved by the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council or the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. 
2. Make appropriate sponsor arrangements for the apprenticeship experience prior to filing an application to the TTO program. 
3. Demonstrate ability to simultaneously complete both apprenticeship training program and degree requirements.