Technology Studies: Career Associate

The Technology Studies AA degree prepares students for job advancement in technology-dependent fields such as computer technology, building construction, carpentry, electronics, green technology, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical, civil and municipal engineering, automated systems maintenance and manufacturing, machine design, and water resources to name a few.  This program is designed to afford students with the flexibility to tailor their coursework to meet their individual occupational goals.  The complete program is available at the Harrisburg and York campuses, as well as through Virtual Learning.  Some of the required courses are available the Lancaster and Lebanon campuses.

General Education   
ENGL 101 English Composition I  3 
ENGL 102 English Composition II  (or)  3 
  ENGL 104 Technical Writing (or)  (3)
  ENGL 106 Business Writing  (3)
COMM 101 Effective Speaking  (or)  3 
  COMM 203 Interpersonal Communication   (3)
Core A Elective  3 
Core B Elective  3 
Core C Elective  3 
Free Elective  3 
Physical Education & Wellness  1 

Major Requirements   
CIS 105 Intro to Software for Business or higher  3 
MATH 161 Technical Math for General Technology  (or)  3 
  MATH 103 College Algebra (or)  (3) 
  MATH 104 Trigonometry (or)   (3) 
  MATH 119 Pre-Calculus (or)  (4) 
  MATH 121 Calculus  (4) 
*Program Specific Electives  33 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Utilize computer programs and understand the importance of computers in today's technology

Demonstrate specialized vocation skills in the chosen specialty area

Write and speak effectively

Appreciate accomplishments in the arts and sciences

Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations