Applied Technology
The Applied Technology degree program is designed primarily to support the workforce education needs of a variety of companies and industries seeking technology degree opportunities for their employees.
The Applied Technology program offers an applications-oriented science and technology curricula delivered in nontraditional modes to accommodate student and industry needs. The goal is to offer students a flexible, interdisciplinary path to the acquisition of basic applied technology concepts and specific job-related skills needed to excel in their current positions and prepare for career growth. The program will concentrate on the applications of technology and emphasize the rational process involved in converting theories and ideas into practical techniques, procedures, and products. Fundamentals are related to current practice, providing a supportive "why" for the practical "how".
The technical or core coursework will focus on technology and career- oriented learning with a combination of courses based on the chosen technology. These courses must have the following characteristics:
- Will integrate theoretical (math, science-based) topics with practical skills.
- Will have laboratory or hands-on components were appropriate. These experiences will build trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills, as well as provide exposure to the course topics.
- Will have multi-course sequences of coursework where technologies dictate. In addition to introductory courses, there will be higher level coursework which lead to more advanced learning.
- Will culminate in a capstone course--typically, a projects course which requires the student to call upon the comprehensive skills/knowledge gained throughout the program.
The general education component combined with the foundation courses will help students gain a fundamental, balanced, well-rounded education and will help prepare them for life-long learning.
Because students may choose from a variety of courses to satisfy the general education, foundation, and technical emphasis requirements, course selection and a course schedule must by approved by their academic advisor. A minimum number of credits required for the Associate's in Applied Science in Applied Technology degree is 64.