May 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS


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The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program is designed to prepare HVAC technicians to meet the fast-paced high skilled demands of the HVAC industry. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of refrigeration, electrical troubleshooting, heating, and air conditioning equipment. Training will also include installation and service of equipment and the use of state-of-the-art diagnosis equipment. Students also gain a comprehensive understanding of sheet metal layout and sheet metal fabrication.

The program utilizes a hands-on approach that trains individuals to become HVAC technicians while performing the tasks expected of them out in the field. The program’s service-learning approach allows students to gain real-world experiences while assisting others in the surrounding community.

The training is designed for students with little or no experience and provides an excellent opportunity for people changing careers, stay current in their existing jobs, or those wishing to take individual courses. Students in the HVAC program will have the option to complete an Associate in Applied Science degree or earn individual certificates.

 

***Pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS Degree Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 1550

General Education: 15 Credit Hours


Written Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Choose 3 credit hours from the following:

Oral Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Choose 3 credit hours from the following:

Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science Course     3 Credits

Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


 

Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science Course: 3 Credits


Select one Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science Course    3 Credits

Total General Education: 15 Credit Hours


Total Minimum Degree Credits: 60


For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/hvac

Other AAS Graduation Requirements:


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • 15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS, Sample Semester Pathway  

 

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