Process Technology AAS Degree
Overview
- Two year program
- Enter the workforce quickly
- Credits earned in the Process Technology Certificate Level II program may be applied to this degree.
- Full program offered at LSC-Kingwood
- Process Technology Department
Summary
The Process Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates for entry-level careers as Process Technicians/Operators. Courses within the program include an Introduction to Process Technology, Process Equipment, Process Instrumentation, Safety, Health & Environment, Process Systems, Quality, Process Operations, and Process Troubleshooting. Through the use of state of the art simulation equipment, as well as hands-on applied technology training and general academic coursework, the student will develop the skills required to be a successful process technician/operator.
The Process Technology Associate of Applied Science is awarded for successful completion of the 60 semester credit hours required in the degree plan. The duties of a process technician vary depending upon the industry with the primary responsibility of the Process Technician being to operate and maintain specialized equipment to ensure the process is running efficiently and safely. Graduates possess the technical skills and knowledge to perform essential processes in petrochemical plants, refineries, power generation facilities, pharmaceutical plants, and food & beverage industries.
Students must complete a satisfactory background check and drug test before acceptance into the PTAC 2438 Process Technology III - Operations course.
Stackable Credentials
Credits earned in the Process Technology Certificate Level II program may be applied to this degree.
First Year
| First Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PTAC 1302 | Introduction to Process Technology | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PTAC 1410 | Process Technology I - Equipment | 4 |
| PTAC 1432 | Process Instrumentation I | 4 |
| Second Semester Courses | 17 Credits | |
| PTAC 2420 | Process Techhnology II - Systems | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CHEM 1405 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| PTAC 1308 | Safety, Health, and Environment I | 3 |
| HYDR 1391 | Special Topics in Hydraulics Technology/Technician | 3 |
Second Year
| First Semester Courses | 16 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PTAC 2314 | Principles of Quality | 3 |
| PTAC 2438 | Process Technology III - Operations | 4 |
| SCIT 1318 | Applied Physics | 3 |
| ENER 1240 | Employee Success in Energy Industry | 2 |
| PTAC 2446 | Process Troubleshooting | 4 |
| Second Semester Courses | 13 Credits | |
| Elective1 | Humanities/Fine Arts1 | 3 |
| Elective1 | Social/Behavioral Science1 | 3 |
| PTRT 2343 | Refining Methods | 3 |
| PTAC 24862-or-PTAC 24872 | Internship-Process Technology/Technician2-or-Internship-Process Technology/Technician2 | 4 |
| Process Technology AAS Degree Program Total | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
Career Options
Median wage: $69,2081
Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include:
- Process Technician2
- Production Technician2
Gainful Employment
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Tuition
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Average full-time tuition is $800 per semester.
Financial Aid
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