Associate of Technical Study

The associate of technical study degree program is designed to help students prepare individually for specialized technical occupations. The two-year curriculum enables students to devote their particular talents and training to occupational areas not otherwise addressed by existing college programs.

Career Opportunities

The academic flexibility of this degree program is as varied as are the jobs. As an example, a person interested in medical equipment sales might select technical courses in allied health (AHTH) to learn medical terminology and human anatomy; business administration technology (BAT) and marketing (MKT) to focus on the sales aspect, and electronics (ECT) to learn how the equipment works. This type of academic planning for careers requires careful investigation by the student to be sure the academic preparation meets future employment opportunities.

Curriculum

Students who are identified as being unable to accomplish their educational goals through an existing degree program will be assisted with the development of their educational plan by an academic advisor most closely aligned with their area of interest. Through degree and non-degree instructional components, students can meet their learning needs and maximize their progress toward recognized credentials. Students pursuing the associate of technical study must complete a minimum of 62 semester hours, 15 of which must be completed immediately preceding graduation at BGSU Firelands.

Program Requirements

General Education (14 hours minimum)

Communications
Varieties of Writing (3)
Speech Communication (3)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arts & Humanities
International Perspectives

Basic Education (14 hours minimum)

Computation and Math Requirement (choose one from):
As required for the technical sequence(s) selected
(BUSE 101, MATH 112, 120, 122, 126, 128, 129, 130, 131, and/or 232)
Computing Requirement (choose one from):
Computer Science, Computer Science Technology Management Information Systems
Science/Math/Computer Science (choose at least one from): Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics.

Technical Education (30 hours minimum)

Complete coursework in two or more of the following disciplines or other BGSU disciplines with approval:

Business

ACCT/ACT—Accounting
BUSE—Business Education
BAT—Business Administration Technology
CS—Computer Science
CST—Computer Science Technology
LEGS—Legal Studies
MGMT—Management
MKT—Marketing

Health

AHTH—Allied Health Technology
HIT—Health Information Technology
RADT—Radiologic Technology
RC—Respiratory Care Technology

Technology

DESN—Mechanical Design
ECT—Electronic & Computer Technology
ENVT—Environmental Health Technology
MFG—Manufacturing Technology
TECH—Technology
VCT—Visual Communication Technology

Electives

Technical related electives (BA, MIS, STAT, CS, ECON, IPC & PSYC courses)

For Further Information

Debralee Divers
Director
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: divers@bgsu.edu

Cheryl L. Chafee
Officer
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu

Cindy L. Miglietti, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0684
email: cmiglie@bgsu.edu

NOTE: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. To learn more about the official program of study, please check the undergraduate catalog online: http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog - Updated 01/31/07