Wanted to get some ideas for an AA degree. In contruction (not construction manegement), Parks and Recreation, and/or a technical trade. Soemthing that is NOT centered around manegement or computers - ore hands on, technical side. Would like to do it online, or almost completely online. Perfer a school in CA (but not an absolute requirement). Any thoughts??
Check out Coastline Catalog (page 9 lists some AA majors). http://dl.ccc.cccd.edu/summer07.pdf Another approach is to take an AA thru one of the big three based on courses taken on line at California CCs. I like this approach because there are no specifically required courses.
This is great, except not in the areas needed..... anything like this, but in technical ro construction out there?? Ian thanks for the link!
If you want an AA in a technical field check Excelsior College. Thomas Edison State College also offers an AA in technical studies. Since you do not explicitly state the type of technical field it is rather difficult to point you in a specific direction.
I tried Excelsior - nothing there. By technical I mean something related to construction - electrical, plumbing, etc. I will try Thomas Edison next. Thanks.
You are looking in the wrong place. Plumbing and electrical work are skilled trades. Entry to these trades is through a supervised union apprenticeship program - some are affiliated with B&M technical colleges, some are not. An online program will not cut it. Most trade unions are desperate for young applicants, as the current generation of tradesmen is nearing retirement. http://www.ua.org/join.asp http://www.electrifyingcareers.com/
Thanks for the links. I understand - that is why I added the construction and Parks/Rec degrees. The person I am looking for is in the mid-40s, and has 20+ years of construction experience. Now, with a State job, before management positions can come open, needs an AA. Currently in the union, it is holding him back. There is a local community college, with some of the classes online, some not, but there may be a relocation, so if there is a distance option, that would be best. Thanks.
Han, El Camino has a construction degree but it is not on-line: http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech/constructiontech/index.asp El Camino is a great two year college. In thinking about your question I realized that an on-line trade degree is not practical due to all the hands on practice involved. Ian
This is a construciton techology degree - it has lots of computer classes, and he wants to stay away from that, if possible.
Several state park rangers have mentioned this Natural Resources degree to my wife: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/Students/Academics/Programs/index.asp Maybe there is a similar course near you.
Maybe... Red Rocks C.C. Building Code Enforcement - A. A. S. http://www.ccconline.org/courses/degrees_build.htm What do you think???
Why focus on construction degrees, which are bound to be limited in number? Tell your friend to persue one of the ubiquitous general management AS or AA degrees.
There is one on-line course listed but there is a corequisite residential lab. In your area the American River College offers both a cert and AA in Natural resources http://www.arc.losrios.edu/catalog/NatResources.pdf
Actually, the COD is my neck of the woods now - I thought you knew when you recommended it - you can read minds!!
No not for him. He is truly a hands on, not school kind of guy. I have him convinced there is a program that won't be too difficult, and of interest. He is a bit lost in the computer world, as well as CAD, codes, plans, etc. Need something that revolves around hands on stuff...... he took one electrical and plumbing class and really enjoyed it, so I want to find him a degree program like it.
Mgmt is not for him, need something more related to construction to be applicable to his job. Thanks!
