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Dec 04, 2024
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2015-2016 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
General Studies - Technology Apprenticeship 8901, A.S. Career/Tech
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A Two-Year Program Leading to the A.S. Degree
This program is designed for non-traditional students who have attained Journeyman or equivalent in a skilled trade and wish to fulfill the basic requirements for an Associate degree. The program provides flexibility by allowing students to receive credit for training received through a certified Department of Labor apprenticeship program (7200 hours minimum) or an evaluation conducted by Vincennes University. In addition to these credits, students must complete selected general education courses and fulfill a minimum residency requirement of no less than fifteen credit hours through Vincennes University.
Guidelines for Technology Apprenticeship/Journeyman Credit
Apprenticeship/Journeyman credit up to 45 credit hours may be granted in one of three ways. The information below explains the guidelines for each.
- Persons who have completed a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training Program (minimum of 7200 hours) may be granted up to 45 credit hours by:
- Making application and being accepted as a Vincennes University student;
- Completing Technology Apprenticeship/Journeyman Credit Approval Form A;
- Submitting a copy of a U.S. Department of Labor BAT Journeyman Certificate; and
- Submitting payment for up to 45 credit hours at $25.00 per credit hour.
- Persons who have completed an apprenticeship program approved by an industrial association such as: “The Associated Builders & Contractors of Indiana,” “The Independent Contractors Association,” “The National Tooling & Machining Association,” etc. The program must consist of a minimum of 576 clock hours of related classroom training and 8000 hours of on-the-job training. Up to 45 credit hours may be granted by:
- Making application and being accepted as a Vincennes University student;
- Completing Technology Apprenticeship/Journeyman Credit Approval Form B;
- Submitting a copy of an Industrial Association Journeyman certificate; and
- Submitting payment for up to 45 credit hours at $25.00 per credit hour.
- Persons who have not participated in a formal apprenticeship program but have earned Journeyman Status through years of work experience (5 or more) may be granted up to 37 credit hours by:
- Making application and being accepted as a Vincennes University student;
- Completing Technology Apprenticeship/Journeyman Credit Approval Form C;
- Providing the following documentation:
- Detailed narrative describing the competencies learned through on-the-job experience,
- Letters from employers stating the length of employment and describing competencies demonstrated on-the-job,
- Trade Certifications earned, and
- Credit earned in Post-Secondary Technical courses that are directly trade related; and
- Submitting payment for up to 37 credit hours at $25.00 per credit hour.
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Major Program Requirements
- Technology credit as determined by a certified apprenticeship program or journeyman status 36-45 hrs
University Core Curriculum Requirements
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Semester IV
- Social Science Elective 3 hrs
- Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs
- Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Electives 5 hrs
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