Associate in Science Degree (CIP# 1615170100)
Students are strongly encouraged to consult a student success coach in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.
Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning.
All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.
Alternative Ways to Earn Credit toward this Degree
Graduates of specific programs at Orange Technical College and Osceola Technical College, as well as other institutions may be eligible to receive college credit for courses in this program. You may also be eligible to receive credit toward this degree if you have earned one of the approved Gold Standard industry certifications or Career Pathways credit. To learn more about Valencia’s award of credit options, visit https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/as-degree/credit-industry-certification-agreements.php Eligible students should contact the Student Success Coach in their academic department for more information about the requirements for the award of credit.
Start Right
Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits). The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Student Success Coach or create an education plan by logging into MyVC, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.
Potential Careers
- Building Automation/Controls Technician
- Building Operator
- Measurement and Verification Specialist
- Energy Manager
- Lighting Systems and Controls Technician
- Energy Auditor
- Indoor Air Quality Specialist
- HVAC/R Installation and Service Technician
- Facilities Manager
Salary & Earnings Information
For career information related to this program, please visit O*Net OnLine.
Contacts
Future Students
To learn more about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-1507 or visit valenciacollege.edu/emct/
Current Students
Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in MyVC. Log into MyVC, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Coach.
West Campus Faculty Program Chair
Radu Bunea: 407-582-1360
rbunea@valenciacollege.edu
Internship and Workforce Services
If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship.
Program Outcomes
- Complete a BAS hardware and software project from submittals to commissioning
- Troubleshoot BAS hardware and software networks
- Communicate with technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrate management of time, materials, and resources to perform BAS tasks
- Identify energy management principles for BAS hardware and software tasks
| ETM 1600C | AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ETM 1601C | HVAC SYSTEMS AND DEVICES | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I | 3 |
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| POS 2041 | U.S. GOVERNMENT ~ | 3 |
| or AMH 2010 | UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 |
| or AMH 2020 | U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT |
| ETM 1602C | AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES | 3 |
| or EET 1214C | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY |
| ETM 1603C | AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS DESIGN THROUGH COMMISSIONING | 3 |
| ETM 1604C | ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS | 3 |
| ETM 2608C | AUTOMATED BUILDING OPERATIONS | 3 |
| ETM 2606C | PROGRAMMING BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ETM 2605C | AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS INTEGRATION | 3 |
| ETM 2607C | TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ETM 2609C | CAPSTONE IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
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| ETM 2942 | INTERNSHIP IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY | * |
| ETM 2943 | PRACTICUM IN ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY | * |
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| ETD 1103C | ENGINEERING GRAPHICS WITH CAD | *3 |
| COP 1000C | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS | *3 |
| CET 2486C | LOCAL AREA NETWORKS | *3 |
| BCN 2563 | BUILDING SYSTEMS & MANAGEMENT | *3 |
| CNT 2417C | CYBERSECURITY OPERATIONS | *3 |
| CGS 2545C | DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | *3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
All specialized program courses are offered on the West Campus and may not be offered every session; some courses may be offered at other locations.
Students who have completed an approved training program from another institution or can provide documentation of current industry knowledge and work experience, and have the required industry certification(s) may be eligible to receive credit toward this degree. Please see the Student Success Coach in your academic department for more information on the eligibility requirements.
Expand your career opportunities with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Organizational Leadership (BASBOL) from Valencia. This degree builds on your skills, and prepares you for a supervisory or management role within your respective field. For more information, go to: Bachelor's Degree in Business & Organizational Leadership. Students who wish to continue their education should consult with a Student Success Coach to determine the best education plan for their career goals.
Students wishing to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution for acceptance of this degree.
