Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, AAS

Program Description:

This program prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. Also, instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembly, installation, servicing, operation, and maintenance of heating and cooling systems according to industry standards. A student may earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Heating and Air Conditioning Technology; however, he/she must declare their intent at time of enrollment.

1st Year

Summer Session

• ACT 2923 - Supervised Work Experience in HVACR 3 SH

2nd Year

Academic Course Requirements:

A student may receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Heating and Air Conditioning Technology by completion of the two-year certificate program and 15 semester hours of academic courses including:

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH  or
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts 3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective 3-4 SH  (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH

Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 75 SH

**Additional Graduation Requirement: Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take LLS 1312 /RST 1312  in order to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.

A CPAS exam is required to graduate from this program.