Associate in Applied Science
This associate degree program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides solid preparation for entry-level management positions or transfer to 4-year colleges or universities offering bachelor degrees in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields.
This program also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized throughout the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning industry.
This is a high demand, high skill and high wage program as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Career Outlook
HVACR technicians can work as:
- Service technicians for heating and air conditioning businesses
- Maintenance, repair and installation workers for HVACR contracting firms
- Facilities professionals for residential and commercial properties
- Independent contractors
Career Outlook in Michigan
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2020-2021 Academic Requirements
This program is a capstone to the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade Advanced Certificate. It provides a rigorous heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) background with solid preparation for entry-level management positions or transfer to four-year programs offering bachelor degrees in HVACR, technology management, and other technically oriented fields. This program also provides opportunities to obtain advanced certifications which are recognized throughout the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning industry.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: Articulation Agreements.
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Heating, Ventilation, A/C Dept
- Advisors
- Robert Carter
Julie N. (Niki) Lee
are available online.)
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Math | 3 | |
| HVA 101 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning I | 4 | |
| HVA 102 | HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication | 4 | |
| HVA 103 | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning II | 4 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| HVA 108 | Residential HVAC Competency Exams and Codes | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| HVA 201 | Energy Audits | 4 | |
| HVA 203 | Refrigeration Systems | 3 | |
| HVA 205 | Hydronic Systems | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Fifth Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective(s) | Writing/Composition or Communication 2 | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| HVA 207 | Commercial Industry Standards with Competency Exams | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60