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Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology - Articulation

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Prerequisites (32 Credit Hours Total)

Current Certification in Surgical Technology
Credit for Surgical Technology Certification Completion - 32 semester credit hours will be awarded for certification at the completion of the last semester.
Total Prerequisite Credit Hours: 32

Program Coursework (28 Credit Hours Total)

First Semester

16 Week Courses

First Semester - 16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
SRGT 1191 - Special Topics in Surgical / Operating Room Technician 1 -

8 Week Courses

First Semester - 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 3 010
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1st 8 Weeks) 4 030
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology (FY) 3 080
HUMA 1301 or ARTS 1301 (FY)2 3 040/050
Total Credit Hours: 14

Second Semester

16 Week Courses

Second Semester - 16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Health Science 4 030

8 Week Courses

Second Semester - 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd 8 Weeks) 4 090
HITT 1305 - Medical Terminology (FY) 3 -
SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1318 (FY)2 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 14
Total Semester Credit Hours: 28
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Information

Educational Outlook

This is an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology with Articulation degree completion program for the currently Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Must have up to 32 hours of SRGT course work and a certificate of completion in Surgical Technology from an accredited institution and current CST certification.

Application Information for AAS in Surgical Technology

Career Outlook

Potential career path with this degree:

Surgical Technologist: $43,064* (with Associate Degree)

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/

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