BGSU : Firelands College

Advanced Technological Education

Bachelor of Science - College of Technology The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program in BGSU’s College of Technology offers a unique opportunity for students who would like to continue their formal education beyond an associate’s degree, but do not have time and scheduling flexibility each week to drive to a distant campus. All classes are offered online using the BGSU Blackboard Portal. This College of Technology distance learning opportunity makes pursuing a bachelor’s degree more convenient for individuals who are employed full-time and have family obligations, yet want to continue their education. Studies are done at the time, place and convenience of the student, yet include a high level of interaction with both faculty and student colleagues. Curriculum The program builds on the student’s technical concentration from the associate’s degree by transferring those hours into a bachelor’s program, and combines general education requirements with a well-rounded curriculum of major courses. The major includes five required courses covering subject matter in computer-mediated communication, technology systems in societies, transformational learning, adult learning, and training program development. Students continue their study in the major by selecting four additional courses (which can be in areas related to training and education): materials development, design and delivery, administration and evaluation. Students can also choose to study information usage and analysis: technological forecasting, policy analysis, digital rights and media usability. Alternatively, the last four courses can be selected from both of these groupings. Admission to this program is limited to students who hold an associate’s degree in an applied area and have work experience in business, industry or education. Because of demand, enrollment in this program is limited. Special Features This program is specially designed for working adult students who have a need to study and to participate when their personal schedules allow. Courses are designed to have a maximum amount of opportunity for interaction among students and between students and faculty. This interaction uses discussion boards and other online technologies. Students and faculty actually find that there is more interaction about important course material in the online setting than is often experienced in a classroom. When students have completed this program, they not only have a Bachelor of Science in Technology Degree from Bowling Green State University, but they have understandings and skills that they can apply to advance in their professional careers. Sample Program The first two years toward the bachelor’s degree may be completed with an associate’s degree in one of several technological programs at BGSU Firelands. Approximately 36 hours are transferred from the associate’s degree for the Technical and/or Applied Cognate. Additional hours are transferred to meet University (General Education) and College requirements. This is typically an additional 30 or more hours. The student enters the ATE major typically as a junior and begins to take the 27 hours of courses and 8 hours of co-operative education that are required for the major. While taking major courses, the student may take any of the required college or university courses that were not taken as part of the associate’s degree (typically 40 hours.) Many of these courses can be taken online or at BGSU Firelands. Taking two TECH/ATE major courses each semester, students can complete the bachelor’s degree in 5 to 6 semesters, depending on hours transferred into the program. College Highlights Programs in the College of Technology are based on current and relevant specialties in industrial technology. Students pursue quality professional preparation in: advanced technological education, aviation studies, architecture/environmental design, construction management, electronics and computer technology, manufacturing technology, technology education and visual communication technology. All undergraduate technology students participate in semester-long cooperative work assignments. The college’s co-op program is the fourth largest in the United States and Canada. BGSU is the international headquarters for Epsilon Pi Tau, the honorary for professions in technology. The college’s Electric Vehicle Institute is a prototype research and development entity that is devoted to the enhancement of electric and hybrid vehicle development. A Digital Imaging Laboratory was initiated through funding from the Ohio Program Excellence Award and features computers, cameras and scanners that capture an image digitally and output it as a slide, video image or print. Located within the aviation studies program, the Aviation Education Resource Center was created to promote aviation education, safety and research. BGSU is responding to educational challenges by creating a learning environment that values collaboration among faculty, students, civic and corporate partners and has been selected as Media 100’s Worldwide Educational Partner.
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 BGSU Firelands 419-433-5560 ext. 2-0684 email: cmiglie@bgsu.edu
Linda Swaisgood - College of Technology Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403-0280 1-800-328-0901 email: ate@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