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Process Operations Technology – Nuclear Power Plant Non-Licensed Operator (PRPNO)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: Washington County Technology Center

Nuclear power plants produce steam to be used in the production of electricity. This degree option provides entry-level training in maintaining, monitoring, and controlling equipment, systems, and processes found in both fossil- and nuclear-fueled power generating plants.

Graduation Requirements

General education

31.5

Major requirements

41.0

Option requirements

36.0

Total credit hours required

108.5

General education requirements

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Major requirements for Process Operations Technology

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Option requirements for Process Operations Technology – Nuclear Power Plant Non-Licensed Operator (36.0 credit hrs.)

CHEM 1010College ChemistryONLINE

6.0

CHEM 1010LCollege Chemistry Lab

0.0

MATH 1410StatisticsONLINE

4.5

PROT 1320Fuel Handling

3.0

PROT 2310Steam Plant Operation I

4.5

PROT 2320Steam Plant Operation II

4.5

PROT 2330Steam Plant Operation III

6.0

PROT 2410Nuclear Plant Operation I

4.5

PROT 2420Nuclear Plant Operation II

3.0

The degree option is an area of interest within a program. Although students may complete single or multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.