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Associate Professor: Sharma
Instructors: Ren, White

Mission Statement

The Engineering Technology Program at Arkansas State University strives to provide a quality technical education necessary for a successful career in various industries. This program prepares students for a wide range of technical careers ranging from manufacturing, management, operations and upcoming renewable energy sector. Graduates of this program are expected to possess technology fundamentals and hands-on technical skills. This program has two intertwined objectives: serving the needs of quality technical education in the region, and supporting the local industry and economy by providing a qualified workforce.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Engineering Technology offers four emphasis areas: Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Computer Systems, Technical Studies, and Technology Management. Each program will be tailored to meet the needs of the career specifications designated by the student.

The Computer Aided Drafting and Design option is focused to develop and train qualified personnel in the use of computer aided technology for designing objects, real or virtual. The design of geometrics models using parametric procedures, using driven dimension, and tolerances. These procedures in CAD, will allow students the ability to apply the principles in manufacturing settings. Graduates with this emphasis will serve all manufacturing clients such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical,
and Industrial engineering groups.

The Computer Systems option is designed to prepare students to manage and troubleshoot computer networks in various settings. Students in this emphasis area take computer networking courses at 2+2 partner institutions.

The Technical Studies option is designed to permit the student to tailor a program in accordance with his/her specific interests for which a traditional baccalaureate degree is not attainable.

Students who have successfully completed some of the degree requirements in an occupational environment may continue their education under this educational umbrella.

The Technology Management option is designed to prepare a student to apply theories, perceptions, and principles established in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences, as well as sound business practices in a technology-oriented environment. Graduates with this emphasis will serve as liaison between manufacturing or industrial production and the administrators of a company. Consequently, a sound understanding of the basic principles of business, personnel management, and management techniques will be mandatory.

Prior Learning Assessment is a program that enables students to earn college credit for learning acquired outside of the traditional college classroom. Seminars are provided to assist students in the development of prior learning portfolios. Upon completion of the assessment process, up to 25 percent of the degree requirements may be awarded using TECH 3721-9, Technical Career Subjects and/or TECH 1891-9, Occupational Studies Credit.

Students who are graduates of two-year occupational programs may be considered as candidates to enroll in the Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology degree program.

The Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Programs

• Engineering Technology, AS
• Engineering Technology, Emphasis in Computer Aided Drafting and Design, BS
• Engineering Technology, Emphasis in Computer Systems, BS
• Engineering Technology, Emphasis in Technical Studies, BS
• Engineering Technology, Emphasis in Technology Management, BS

• Renewable Energy Technology, Minor

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