Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology — Associate Degree
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology — Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education
Complete 5 of the following groups:
English
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
| ENG-113 | Literature-Based Research | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO-110 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO-111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS-121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-221 | African-American History | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-243 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HUM-120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
| HUM-121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM-160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM-211 | Humanities I | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 |
| REL-211 | Intro to Old Testament | 3 |
| REL-212 | Intro to New Testament | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| AHR-112 | Heating Technology | 4 |
| AHR-113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 |
| AHR-114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 |
| AHR-115 | Refrigeration Systems | 2 |
| AHR-160 | Refrigerant Certification | 1 |
| AHR-211 | Residential System Design | 3 |
| AHR-212 | Advanced Comfort Systems | 4 |
| AHR-213 | HVACR Building Code | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
Other Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHR-111 | HVACR Electricity | 3 |
| AHR-120 | HVACR Maintenance | 2 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| BUS-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-152 | Human Relations | 3 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CIS-111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 |
| ELC-113 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-114 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | 4 |
| ELC-118 | National Electrical Code | 2 |
| ELC-119 | NEC Calculations | 2 |
| ELC-125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2 |
| ELC-128 | Intro to PLC | 3 |
| ELC-135 | Electrical Machines | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| HYD-210 | Advanced Hydraulics | 2 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MAT-121 | Algebra/Trigonometry I | 3 |
| WBL-111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL-112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL-113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
| WLD-115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 5 |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
Total Credits Required: 64
Fall 1
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| AHR-110 | Intro to Refrigeration | 5 |
| AHR-115 | Refrigeration Systems | 2 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
Spring 1
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHR-112 | Heating Technology | 4 |
| AHR-113 | Comfort Cooling | 4 |
| AHR-114 | Heat Pump Technology | 4 |
| AHR-212 | Advanced Comfort Systems | 4 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
Summer 1
6 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$53,160/yr
$25.56/hr
$45,000
$62,640
+9%
Projected Outlook
1,400
Annual Job Openings
15,230
Currently Employed
Median Pay in Greenville, NC Metro Area
$42,060/yr
$20.22/hr
$37,140
$49,710
+5%
Projected Outlook
580
Annual Job Openings
4,650
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET. Local wage and outlook data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.