The Department of Aviation and Technology offers two undergraduate programs in Industrial Technology (accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology): Industrial Technology with concentration in Electronics and Computer Technology, and Industrial Technology with concentration in Manufacturing Systems. The department also offers preparation for the teaching credential in Industrial Technology Education. Minors are also available. The curricula have as a common purpose the applied exploration of the industrial environment to prepare students for technical and managerial positions in industry or to meet the requirements for the teaching/training profession in public schools or industry.
The two Industrial Technology programs are designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in basic and advanced industrial processes and procedures. In each of the two areas of concentration, students will:
1. Develop in-depth technical skills in either manufacturing or electronics and computer technology.
2. Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
3. Apply a knowledge of current programming languages to industrial problems.
4. Use skills in team development, dynamics, and management to work as team players.
5. Demonstrate ethical behavior and concern for colleagues, society, and the environment.
6. Develop familiarity and skills in the organization and management of industrial enterprises.
7. Learn about product life cycle and how products are manufactured.
8. Learn to apply knowledge to the planning and management of industrial and service sector operations.
9. Demonstrate leadership skills for a technology professional.
The Department also offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science in Quality Assurance.
The MS - Quality Assurance program provides advanced learning experiences for the quality assurance professional who wants to develop competencies in statistical quality control and sampling, quality project management, systems' reliability, and an awareness of the human factors in quality assurance programs in a variety of industrial and service sector environments. Upon completion of the requirements for the MS degree, quality assurance professionals will have acquired the technical and managerial foundation for the successful development and administration of quality systems.
The graduate degree program provides students with educational experiences and opportunities designed to prepare them for positions of responsibility in industry and business.
The Department of Aviation and Technology's technology-based curricula reflect contemporary industrial issues, innovations, and scientific breakthroughs; each component is structured to prepare technically literate professionals in business and industry.
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