The Department of Aviation and Technology offers two undergraduate programs in Industrial Technology (accredited by the Association for Technology Management and Applied Engineering - ATMAE.org): B.S. in Industrial Technology with concentration in Computer Electronics and Network Technology (CENT), and B.S. in Industrial Technology with concentration in Manufacturing Systems (sustainable manufacturing). The department also offers preparation for the teaching credential in Industrial Technology Education. Minors are also available in several fields related to the major. The curricula have as a common purpose the applied exploration of the industrial and management environments to prepare students for technical management 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 knowledge and skills in either sustainable manufacturing or in computer electronics and network technology.
2. Demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
3. Apply knowledge of current programming languages and techniques 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 and activities.
7. Learn about product life cycle, green product design, and how products are designed and manufactured for a sustainable future.
8. Learn to apply knowledge and techniques to the planning and management of industrial and service sector operations.
9. Demonstrate the leadership skills of 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 management and quality assurance professionals who want to develop competencies in advanced technology management, statistical quality control and sampling, quality project management, systems' reliability, and an awareness of human factors for implementation in a variety of industrial and service sector environments. Upon completion of the requirements for the MS degree, technical management professionals will have acquired the technical and managerial foundations for the successful development, administration, and management 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 for leadership roles in business and industry.
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