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 1010	College ChemistryONLINE	6.0
CHEM 1010L	College Chemistry Lab	0.0
MATH 1410	StatisticsONLINE	4.5
PROT 1320	Fuel Handling	3.0
PROT 2310	Steam Plant Operation I	4.5
PROT 2320	Steam Plant Operation II	4.5
PROT 2330	Steam Plant Operation III	6.0
PROT 2410	Nuclear Plant Operation I	4.5
PROT 2420	Nuclear 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.