HVACR Technology (HVAR-AAS-TE), A.A.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

Associate of Applied Science

The Associates of Applied Science in HVACR Technology develops skills required to become an HVACR service technician, laboratory technician, system designer, or sales representative. Classroom curriculum and lab activities focus on mastery of abilities necessary for these roles, these include electrical and refrigeration troubleshooting, combustion analysis, HVAC controls, airflow testing, fabrication and system design. Prior experience in HVACR is not necessary; laboratory experiences and performance assessments ensure job readiness upon completion.

An emphasis on the commercial/industrial sector of the industry positions students for opportunities offering attractive wage and benefit packages after graduation. The HVACR industry has proven to be recession proof, and rising energy costs, air quality concerns, and developing technologies have amplified job opportunities and earning potential in recent years.

Program Outcomes

Students will demonstrate installation techniques for residential and light-commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Students will service residential and light-commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Students will service commercial refrigeration equipment.
Students will systematically troubleshoot and repair commercial refrigeration equipment.
Students will systematically troubleshoot and repair residential and light-commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Students will design residential and light-commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Students will demonstrate ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) controls.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500
Placement into MATH 116

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Placement into MATH 116
Placement into ENGL 150

University Requirements - 22 to 23 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 22 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Choose 1 of 4
MATH 116 - Intermediate Algebra-Num Trig Credit Hours: 4
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 590 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 620 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 26 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 3 Credits Required

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course.

Additional General Education Requirements - 3 Credits Required

These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program.

COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3

College Requirements - 43 Credits Required

Major Courses - 43 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

HVAC 101 - Intro to Refrig and AC Systems Credit Hours: 4
HVAC 102 - Advanced Refrigeration and AC Credit Hours: 4
HVAC 111 - Electricity-Blueprints-Fab Credit Hours: 4
HVAC 117 - Advanced Electricity-Circuits Credit Hours: 4
HVAC 127 - Advanced HVACR Controls Credit Hours: 3
HVAC 132 - Fund of Heating-Mech Systems Credit Hours: 5
HVAC 207 - Commercial Refrigeration Syst Credit Hours: 5
HVAC 208 - Air Conditioning Applications Credit Hours: 5
HVAC 235 - Advanced Heating-Mech Systems Credit Hours: 5
HVAC 245 - HVAC Unitary System Design Credit Hours: 4

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Students must have a grade of C- or higher in the following first year Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) courses to meet second year prerequisites: HVAC 101 , HVAC 102 , HVAC 111 , HVAC 117 , and HVAC 132 .
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) courses.