CTE Organizational Management, AAS (ORGM.AAS)

The Organizational Management AAS is an applied associate degree designed to provide students with knowledge necessary to successfully fulfill essential management roles and responsibilities within a student’s chosen field of interest. Degree completion requires that a student complete one or more certificates in a chosen field of interest, combined with the Organizational Management Certificate classes and 15 credits of general education coursework.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

Manage a team in a business environment. (2,3,4)
Communicate effectively within the business environment. (2)
Integrate managerial skills with designated CTE field competencies to evaluate information, solve problems, and support effective decision making. (2, 3, 4, 5)

Recommended Program Pathway

First Semester: 15 credits

These courses are to be completed in a traditional semester format. They can be completed prior to, in conjunction with, or following completion of the program courses shown below. All courses must be completed to graduate.

BUE 105 - Business English Credits: 3
or
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
or COM 151 or BUS 204
BUE 175 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
or
SOC 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
CIS 131 - Microsoft Office Credits: 3
Notes:
- Register early for required trade courses and labs to stay on schedule.
- Confirm financial aid, payment plans, and any program-related fees or tools.
- Get familiar with campus resources such as labs, tutoring, and Career Services.

Second Semester: 10 credits

ACC 125 - Introduction to Accounting Credits: 4
BUE 101 - Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
BUE 102 - Human Relations in the Workplace Credits: 3
Notes:
- Enroll in the next sequence of required courses as registration opens.
- Apply for graduation (if applicable) and review of program completion requirements.
- Explore job opportunities, certifications, or next-step options related to your trade.

Third Semester: 9 credits

BUE 120 - Managing and Supervising Techniques Credits: 3
BUS 161 - Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 162 - Retailing and Customer Service Credits: 3
Notes:
- Complete the remaining coursework and required program requirements.
- Confirm graduation eligibility and clear any outstanding obligations.
- Prepare for employment, transfer, or certification with support from career services.

Approved CTE Certificates

Student must complete one or more CTE certificates that equals to 26 credits or more in order to achieve the AAS degree. Some certificates have duplicate courses, and those duplicates will count only once toward meeting the CTE credit requirement.

Transportation:
Advanced Automotive Technology Certificate (ATA.CT)  Credits: 30
Automotive Bodywork Certificate (ABW.CT)  Credits: 16
Automotive Estimating Certificate (AES.CT)  Credits: 16
Automotive Refinishing Certificate (ARF.CT)  Credits: 16
Basic Automotive Technology Certificate (ATB.CT)  Credits: 18

Hospitality:
Culinary Arts Certificate (CHSM.CT)  Credits: 43
Food Preparation Certificate (FP.CT)  Credits: 16
Patisserie and Baking Certificate (CULPB.CT)  Credits: 20

Construction:
Electrical Technology - Commercial/Industrial Electricity (ELCI.CT)  Credits: 20
Electrical Technology - Residential Wiring Certificate (RESW.CT)  Credits: 16
HVAC Installer Certificate (HVIN.CT)  Credits: 16
HVAC Technician Certificate (HVTN.CT)  Credits: 16
HVAC/R Technician Certificate (HVT.CT)  Credits: 31
Refrigeration Technician Certificate (HVTR.CT)  Credits: 16
Residential Construction, Certificate  Credits: 16

Computers:
Computer Aided Design Certificate (CADE.CT)  Credits: 16
Network Support Certificate (NS.CT)  Credits: 18
Computer Graphics and Web Design Certificate (WEB.CT)  Credits: 16
Cyber Security Certification (CyS.CT)  Credits: 18
Professional Applications Certificate (CISP.CT)  Credits: 18
Computer Technician Certification (CTC.CT)  Credits: 18

Manufacturing:
Introduction to Welding Certificate (WIN.CT)  Credits: 16
Pipe Welding and Fabrication Certificate (WPF.CT)  Credits: 20
Production Welding Certificate (WPR.CT)  Credits: 20
Structural Steel Welding and Fabrication Certificate (WSSF.CT)  Credits: 20
Manufacturing Processes and Systems Credits: 16
Industrial Maintenance and Mechatronics Credits: 18