2012-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Technical Study, ATS
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Program Description:
The Associate of Technical Study degree uses courses from existing two-year technical programs along with the general education base to fulfill a unique educational need. Intended for individuals with specialized technical interests, the Associate of Technical Study degree allows the student to develop, with the guidance of a designated faculty advisor, an individualized technical program. This individualized program must establish an educational goal and include a concentration of courses required to accomplish that goal.
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Technical Study Concentrations
I. Wright State Core: 16-17 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours
Element 2: Mathematics: 3-4
Select one of the following:
Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours
Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Requirements: 30 Hours
Electives developed by combining courses from two or more academic programs in technical or non-technical areas. Faculty/Academic Advisor approval required.
Select from the following areas:
TEG, OIS, IT, TMG, ACC, CHM, PHY, CS, ME, EC, EDT, LE, PSY, SOC
As an alternative, part of the student’s core requirements may incorporate credit awarded through articulation or transfer agreements with other educational providers or substitutions granted by the university. Advisor approval required.
(12) semester hours of this work must be completed at Wright State University.
III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours
IV. Electives: 8 Hours
Open electives in Core courses or non-technical courses
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Agriculture Concentration
Program Description:
An Agricultural program designed to include constant contact with farming professionals through remote classroom work, internships and cross-country trips.
On-campus classes in advanced soils, farm management, veterinary anatomy and ag technology are balanced with trips to Cooper Farms, Bush Dairy, even California.
I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours
Required
Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours
Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours
Additional Core: 3 Hours
(Elements 3, 4, 5 or 6)
II. Departmental Requirements: 24 Hours
Additional FAS courses or agriculture-related technical courses: 12 Hours
(advisor approval required)
III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours
IV. Electives: 15 Hours
As deemed appropriate for the student selected concentration. Advisor approval required
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Food Science Concentration
Program Description:
The Associate of Technical Study (ATS) with concentration in Food Science is a two-year degree completion, preparing students to supervise food production and quality control operations. At the end of the program, students will be able to:
- Plan and conduct tests, analyze results and recommend solutions to maintain or improve quality
- Develop, implement and monitor food safety standards and programs
- Work in a cross-functional team as a participant or leader to solve technical problems
I. Wright State Core: 18 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours
Element 2: Mathematics: 4 Hours
Element 3: Global Traditions: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 4 Hours
Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Core Requirements: 18 Hours
IV. Related Course Requirements: 30 Hours
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Law Enforcement Concentration
Program Description:
The Associate of Technical: Law Enforcement Option prepares students for employment in law enforcement, private security, corrections, juvenile facilities, and public safety settings. Police officers and security professionals provide protection of the general public. As a police officer gains experiences and education, here are opportunities for advancement including employment at the federal level such as the secret service, the border patrol, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Police officers can achieve advancement in their job as detectives, crime scene analysts, and departmental managers.
Law enforcement officers are expected to assist the investigation of crimes and traffic accidents and assist the public when they are in need of assistance. Other types of law enforcement professionals have more particular enforcement responsibilities.
I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours
Core 1 Communication: 3 Hours
Core 2 Mathematics: 3 Hours
Required
Core 4 Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours
Core 5 Social Science: 3 Hours
Required
Core 6 Natural Science: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Requirements: 16-17 Hours
One (1) course from the following: 3-4 Hours
III. Related Requirements: 30 Hours
Any 4 courses in criminal justice related courses:
LE, SOC, PLS, URS (12)
Any four (4) courses from the following: 12 Hours
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Law Enforcement Academy Concentration
Program Description:
The Associate of Technical Study: Law Enforcement Academy Option prepares students for employment in law enforcement, private security, corrections, juvenile facilities, and public safety settings. Police officers and security professionals provide protection of the general public.
In addition, the Academy Option includes the use of credits earned as a cadet in the Grand Lake Law Enforcement Academy. The academy is in compliance with the standards set by the State of Ohio and by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Upon completion, cadets are qualified to take the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Test. Successful completion allows the student to become a law enforcement officer in any jurisdiction in Ohio.
As a police officer gains experiences and education, here are opportunities for advancement including employment at the federal level such as the secret service, the border patrol, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Police officers can achieve advancement in their job as detectives, crime scene analysts, and departmental managers.
Law enforcement officers are expected to assist the investigation of crimes and traffic accidents and assist the public when they are in need of assistance. Other types of law enforcement professionals have more particular enforcement responsibilities.
I. Wright State Core: 16-17 Hours
Core 1 Communication: 3 Hours
Core 2 Mathematics: 3-4 Hours
Required
Core 4 Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours
Core 5 Social Science: 3 Hours
Required
Core 6 Natural Science: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Core Requirements: 16-18 Hours
Two (2) courses from the following: 6-8 Hours
III. Related Requirements: 31 Hours
Completion of OPOTA, Ohio Basic Law Enforcement Academy with certificate: 16-18 Hours
Five (5) courses from the following:
- 3-4 courses in LE, SOC*, or PLS*
Criminal Justice Related Courses
*criminal justice related; courses have prerequisites 1-2 courses from:
Note(s):
Any technical course in OIS, IT and TFI not taken in basic coursework
(take two courses if three core classes taken in LEL, SOC, and PLS, courses can count in one section)
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Management Concentration
Program Description:
The Associate of Technical Study: Management Option degree is intended to prepare students for a variety of employment settings that are involved with supervision and administration in a service setting. The degree is intended for students to seek employment following completion of the program.
Students who intend to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree are advised to consider the Business and Administration Associate of Science degree. This degree includes the General Education module required for students to transition into a four-year degree program.
I. Wright State Core: 19 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours
Required
Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours
Required
Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours
Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Requirements: 30 Hours
III. Related Requirements: 12 Hours
Four (4) courses from the following:
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
Marketing Concentration
Program Description:
The Associate of Technical Study: Marketing Option degree is intended to prepare students for a variety of employment settings that are involved with supervision and administration in a service setting. The degree is intended for students to seek employment following completion of the program.
Students who intend to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree in business are advised to consider the Business and Administration Associate of Science degree. This degree includes the Wright State Core module required for students to transition into a four-year degree program.
I. Wright State Core: 19 Hours
Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours
Required
Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours
Required
Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours
Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours
Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours
II. Departmental Requirements: 24 Hours
III. Related Requirements: 12 Hours
Four (4) courses from the following:
Graduation Planning Strategy
The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.
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