Technological Studies
College of Technology
Associate in Science Degree
(67 semester hours minimum)
Upon successful completion of all Industrial Technology degree program requirements, graduates will:
- Transition seamlessly into a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Technology with junior level status in the receiving institution as part of the Technological Studies Pathway Program
- Demonstrate team-oriented skills that permit effective participation in multicultural work and social environments
- Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to industrial technology applications
- Perform competently in mathematics
- Express ideas effectively through written and oral communications
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze industrial technology and make appropriate decisions
- Maintain a practical knowledge of state-of-the-art hardware and software
- Apply skills and knowledge to effectively and efficiently plan, organize, implement, measure, and manage technology
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering graphics as well as conventional drafting practices, such as orthographic and isometric projection, section, detail, auxiliary views, descriptive geometry, as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing basics
- Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use of state-of-the-art computer-aided design (CAD) software and be able to respond positively to continuous software revisions and upgrades
General Education Core
(See also General Requirements)
| General Education Core - 27 Credits | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG* 101 | Composition | 3 |
| COM* 173 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| PHL* 111 | Ethics | 3 |
| Psychology or Sociology Elective | 3 | |
| ECN* 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| geography, Political Science, or History elective | 3 | |
| ENG* 202 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Science & Math Core - 15 Credits | ||
| MAT* 167 | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT* 186 | Precalculus | 4 |
| CHE* 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY* 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Technology/Management Core - 9 Credits | ||
| MFG* 126 | Drafting | 3 |
| Directed electives | 6 | |
| Specialization Electives - 15 Credits | ||
| Technical Electives | 15 | |
| Total Program Credits | 66-67 | |
