Applied Technology Associate of Science

Philosophy

For students who are looking for a customized degree in technology and that which is classified as a STEM or STEAM program under the category of Computer and Information Sciences, General, this Associate of Science degree program in Applied Technology is a unique program designed to meet their educational and career needs. The goal of the Applied Technology program is to build credentials, such as certificates, through a general education foundation along with technology course requirements for starting careers in business and technology. Not only does this degree incorporate detailed skills and knowledge needed to start working in the present-day technology environment, but it is also a program for those who have experience and are planning a career change and who want a degree customized to their career requirements.

Purpose

The Associate of Science in Applied Technology program is a flexible STEM degree offering a broad technology base, designed for students who want to develop through selected technology pathways and/or in combination with multiple disciplines. This degree provides students with foundation skills in technology including exposure to information assurance, process management, information systems, multimedia production, software applications, technology language, design, and maker.

It meets the University’s mission to provide career oriented programs with a curriculum that is relevant to a broad range of occupations, while increasing graduate competitiveness in the job market, and encouraging lifelong learning. The degree prepares students in the conceptual and practical aspects of information technologies. Upon graduation, students will have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and applications to both continue and expand their career goals.

Course selection

The course selection for this program will be approved by the faculty Program Chair after the student completes an interview with an Academic Advisor, or COEL Specialist.

Program Competencies

Students in the Applied Technology Program (A.S.) will be able to:

• Apply workplace technology tools to develop and present communications that are coherent, unified, and focused on a particular theme;
• Analyze applications of emerging technologies for problem solving in chosen technical area;
• Demonstrate an understanding of how integrating technology increases effectiveness in the workplace;
• Describe and apply the ethical principles required of a technology professional;
• Effectively participate in groups to define and solve problems; 
• Practice the use of library resources, including subscription services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.