Program Code: 3229
Santa Fe College’s Associate in Science (A.S.) in Leadership for Industry degree is a 60-credit hour program that recognizes and builds on and previous industry-related training and provides students with business education to prepare them for transition into leadership roles.
Students who successfully complete the A.S. in Leadership for Industry degree may apply to the Santa Fe College Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management (BAS OM) program. The BAS OM program further develops students’ knowledge and skills to succeed in leadership positions in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Requirements for Admission
If a student is not at college level, they would take the prep classes before beginning the program courses but could still be admitted.
To be eligible to articulate into this program, students must have completed a registered apprenticeship program or post-secondary certificate in a relevant technical field. Example apprenticeship programs and certificates include:
- Automotive Service Technology Certificate
- Building Maintenance and Management Certificate
- Carpentry Apprenticeship
- Diesel Service Technology Certificate
- Electrical Construction Apprenticeship
- Electrical Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
- Field Electrical Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
- Heating and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology Certificate
- Line Worker Apprenticeship
- Meter Technician
- Plumbing Apprenticeship
- Relay and System Protection Technician Apprenticeship
- Substation Technician Apprenticeship
- Power System Operator Apprenticeship
- Welding Technology Certificate
- Other Apprenticeship and Certificate Programs Reviewed and Approved by Faculty Subject Matter Experts, Program Advisors, and College Leadership
Program Goals and Outcomes
After successful completion of the program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes and be able to:
- Motivate oneself.
- Employ creative thinking to achieve business objectives and solve problems.
- Demonstrate appropriate business and communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
- Demonstrate knowledge of information-processing activities.
Program Length and Curriculum
Program Length:
- Credit Hours: 60
- Time to Completion: 2 Years (Part Time)
Need C or higher in all coursework to graduate.
All students are encouraged to make an appointment with a SF Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward the degree is being made. All students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.
ETI2943 Practicum in Industry: Up to 27 Credit Hours (Maximum)
Term 1 (6 Credit Hours)
- Math, English (Test) - Placement Assessment Determination
- SLS1101 College Success
- CGS2100 Computer Applications for Business
Term 2 (6 Credit Hours)
- ENC0027 Reading & Writing 2 OR ENC1101 College Composition 1
- OST2335 C Business Communications
Term 3 (6 Credit Hours)
- MAT0057 Dev Math OR MGF1130 Mathematical Thinking
- ECO2023 Microeconomics
Term 4 (6 Credit Hours)
- ENC1101 College Comp 1 (If not previously taken)
- GEB1011 Introduction to Business
If ENC1101 has been taken, take: ARH1000 Art Appreciations OR PHI2010 Introduction to Philosophy OR HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities
Term 5 (6 Credit Hours)
- MGF1130 Mathematical Thinking (If not previously taken)
- EVR1001 Introduction to Environmental Science
If MGF1130 has been taken, take: POS2041 American National Government OR AMH2010 US History to 1877 OR AMH2020 US History Since 1877
Term 6 (6 Credit Hours)
- MNA2345 Management and Supervision
- 1 -2 Remaining Courses (From Semester 4 and 5 (If not previously taken)
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