Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, A.A.S.

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology is a postsecondary instructional program that prepares individuals to work in engineering departments or private firms installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. Instruction prepares individuals to work in a commercial or residential setting performing special tasks relating to designing ductwork, assembling, installing, servicing, operating and maintaining heating and cooling systems according to the standards of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc., Air Conditioning Contractors of America, and AHRI (Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute). Included are air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration devices; equipment, techniques, and systems; and maintenance and operation of these systems. An Associate of Applied Science degree (60 hours) is awarded upon completion of the program. A two-year Technical Certificate Program, which requires 45 semester credit hours, is also available. All students acquiring a degree must obtain universal EPA certification prior to graduation. All students acquiring a certificate must obtain Type I and II EPA certification. Students in the program will also complete NCCER certifications. Both programs are designed to produce an entry-level technician. Admission is on a competitive basis and students are only admitted in the fall semester.

Special admissions requirements: Students who wish to enroll in the Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program must:

1. Have a minimum composite ACT score of a 15, or be eligible to take Intermediate English and Reading and Intermediate Algebra.
2. Students should understand that entrance is by way of an Admissions Committee. The committee has the responsibility of screening qualified program applicants who have submitted necessary records and credentials prior to the semester of entrance including, but not limited to, a current negative 5-panel drug screen.
3. Students must provide their own tools. Please see adviser for current tool list.