Purpose: The purpose of this curriculum is to better prepare individuals for the rapidly changing environment of industry and manufacturing. Very broad state guidelines for the course of studies have allowed local industry's requirements and future needs to be better incorporated into the curriculum. Each of the following programs is in direct response to regional requirements. This approach has allowed for a tailored educational program to be developed in a very short time frame. This format has also incorporated a work-based learning component that allows the college to provide college credit for "on-the-job-training" such as apprenticeships, co-ops, and in-house training programs when appropriate. Graduates in these programs may find employment in a wide variety of technology areas.

Program Requirements: Technical Studies curriculums encompass a wide area of emphasis including: welding, HVAC, electricity, electronics, carpentry and machining. New core curriculum for each area includes mathematics, team building, technical writing, computer applications and work based-learning. Upon satisfactory completion of one of the four-semester programs, the graduate will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies.