Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology

HART Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate degree program consists of 64 credit hours and is often referred to as the “two year” program.  It is a continuation of the Certificate program. Students who want the Associates Degree must complete all courses in the certificate and continue into the degree classes.

The certificate (general description) includes Heat Pumps, System Design, and the Mechanical Code.  The degree program progresses into Industrial and Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment and systems.

After completing the Associates Degree, the student should have the knowledge, skills and abilities to work in either residential, commercial or industrial refrigeration or air conditioning. Commercial/Industrial tech positions usually pay more than a residential A/C tech.