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Nuclear Power Technology: Non-Licensed Operator Specialty (AAS)

nuclear power tech student

(CIP 41.0205)

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the nuclear/power generation industry and will provide the academic and technical competencies required. Students can obtain only one AAS degree in one of four (4) specialty areas: Non-Licensed Operator, Electrical Technician, Instrumentation & Control Technician, or Mechanical Technician. Students enrolled in the AAS degree have nuclear core coursework during the first two semesters and must then select a specialty track to complete the final two semesters of the program to complete the AAS degree.

Curriculum

  • College Readiness Courses (if needed)

AAS General Education Course List  

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

*Discipline Related Studies Electives

Choose one from the following:

Total Semester Hours - 60

1Students desiring to pursue the Electrical Technician and/or Instrumentation & Control Technician Level II Certificates MUST take ELMT 2437  and/or PTAC 2436  as a Discipline Related Elective to avoid completion delays.

2AAS seeking students can take NUCP 1480  for a 16-week semester internship or an 8-week summer internship.