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Technical Certificate 31 Semester Hours

English: 3 credit hours

  • ENG 1003 Basic Technical Communications
  • OR ENG 1003 Composition I

Mathematics: 3 credit hours

  • MATH 1233 Math for Technical Programs
  • MATH 1253 Applied Technical Math
  • MATH 1203 College Algebra
  • OR MATH (Any Higher-Level Math)

Business: 3 credit hours

  • BUS 1213 Computer Applications

Technical Core: 16 credit hours

  • PTRT 1001 First Aid/HSE
  • PTRT 1013 Introduction to the Petroleum Industry
  • PTRT 1113 Drilling Operations
  • PTRT 1123 Rigging and Load Handling
  • TECH 1202 Soft Skills for Technicians
  • TECH 2004 Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Related Electives: 6 credit hours

  • ELEC 1114 Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics
  • ELEC 2113 Motors and Systems Controls
  • PTRT 2013 Completion Operations
  • PTRT 2103 Production Operations
  • PTRT 2113 Petroleum Regulations and Safety
  • PTRT 2203 Gas Management
  • PTRT 2213 Artificial Lift
  • PTRT 2223 Production Surface Equipment
  • PTRT 2233 Well Control
  • PTRT 2303 Drilling Technology
  • INT 2003 Internship
Students are encouraged to take ACAD 0411 College Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

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The Petroleum Technology program will prepare students with a general education foundation and technical competencies for employment opportunities in the oil and natural gas drilling, gathering, and field operations industry.

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