Diesel Technology – Heavy Equipment (DTHEO)
Award: Associate in applied science degree
Program location: Applied Technology Center
This degree option prepares students for a career in the heavy equipment, construction, and utility industries. This degree serves students by providing a diverse education of coursework that is taught by faculty with direct experience in the industry. A major strength of this program is the strong hands-on approach to learning.
Graduation Requirements
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General education
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27.0
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Major requirements
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36.5
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Option requirements
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42.0
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Total credit hours required
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105.5
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General education requirements (27.0 credit hrs.)
Communications
| | English level I | 4.5 |
| | English level II | 4.5 |
Humanities/social sciences
| | Humanities/social sciences | 4.5 |
Quantitative/numeracy skills
| MATH | MATH 1240 or higher | 4.5 |
For students who qualify for a higher level math course than MATH 1240, it is recommended that they take the highest level class they qualify for (4.5 credits or greater).
Additional
| INFO 1001 | Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| HMRL 1010 | Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID | 4.5 |
| | OR | |
| RDLS 1200 | College Success StrategiesONLINE | 4.5 |
Major requirements for Diesel Technology (36.5 credit hrs.)
Students who currently hold a Class A or Class B CDL may ask for a waiver of DESL 2301 and DESL 2310.
Students may not register for DESL 1210 Electricity and Electronics until they qualify by proper MCC testing procedures for entry into MATH 1240 or higher.
Option requirements for Diesel Technology - Heavy Equipment (42.0 credit hrs.)