Associate in Occupational Technology Degree
Major in Vocational Technical Education

The Vocational Technical Education program is designed to meet the professional development and in-service training needs of practicing vocational-technical instructors. Many instructors in South Carolina technical colleges and vocational centers have been employed because they possess valuable technical skills and credentials. Prior to employment, however, many of these skilled personnel have not participated in formal post-secondary general and professional education.

The degree in Occupational Technology will enable non-degreed vocational-technical instructors to gain the benefits of general and professional education courses while pursuing advanced studies in their occupational specialties. The professional education component of the degree is under the advisement of representatives from South Carolina colleges and universities involved in post-secondary teacher education. 

The Professional Education requirements are not taught at Piedmont Technical College, but must be transferred in from other colleges or universities.

Last Updated July 14, 2006