About The Program

About The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Program

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) associate degree program prepares students for rewarding and challenging positions in the ever-changing and growing HVAC/R industry. This A.A.S. degree program provides students with a well-rounded education in HVAC/R technology that includes a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the theory and practical applications necessary for superior systems operation. As new technologies are developed and incorporated in the manufacture and upgrading of equipment, the need for skilled technicians continues to expand. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the employment needs for this area are expected to outpace the average employment needs for other service-based industries. By combining comprehensive, career-based courses such as system design, diagnostics, servicing and controls with real-life, hands-on training through internships and intensive laboratory sessions, the HVAC/R curriculum -- teamed with a grounding in the liberal arts -- provides students with the credentials and experience needed to obtain immediate employment upon successfully completing the program. The HVAC/R degree program includes some courses that are offered day or evening and others that are offered on the weekend. Prior to matriculation, however, students may take some courses that would apply to the program.