2012-2015 Academic Catalog

Feb 01, 2025

2012-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS

Agriculture Concentration
Commerce Concentration
Graphic Design Concentration

Management Concentration
Multimedia Design Concentration
Food Systems Management Concentration

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) is a completion degree offered through the Lake Campus of Wright State University. It is intended for students who have already completed a two-year degree program or equivalent from an accredited community college, regional campus or technical college, and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program(s) of study provides students with knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for advancement in their chosen careers, and integrates technical skills developed within applied associate degree programs with professional skills intrinsic in a bachelor’s degree program.

Agriculture Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 30 Hours

FAS 1010 - Agricultural Society Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2030 - Introduction to Animal Science Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2040 - Introduction to Agronomy Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2100 - Farm Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
Additional FAS courses or agriculture related technical courses (advisor approval required) Credit Hour(s): 18

V. General Electives: 25 Hours

Approved Electives

Total: 120 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.

Commerce Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 27 Hours

APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 27 Hours

Select from

ACC 2010 - Accounting Principles I Credit Hour(s): 3
ACC 2020 - Accounting Principles II Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2300 - E-Commerce Advertising Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2050 - Presentation Skills Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 1010 - Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2350 - Branding Experience Concepts Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2500 - Promotional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
MKT 2500 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
TMG 2700 - Production Management Credit Hour(s): 3
TMG 2800 - Small Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
MS 2040 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
MS 2050 - Quantitative Business Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
EC 2050 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
CSD 3210 - Introduction to Health Care Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
CSD 3220 - Legal Issues in Health Care Credit Hour(s): 3
CSD 3230 - Health Care Financial Management Credit Hour(s): 3
CSD 3240 - Strategic Management in Health Care Administration Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2010 - Agricultural Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 2100 - Farm Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 3310 - Animal Science Industries and Business Practices Credit Hour(s): 3
FAS 3320 - Agronomic Industries and Business Practices Credit Hour(s): 3

V. General Electives: 28 Hours

Approved Electives

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Graphic Design Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 41 Hours

IT 2400 - Employment Portfolio Development Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 2500 - Promotional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 3100 - Advanced Illustration Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 3210 - Principles of Package Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 3400 - Digital Multimedia Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 4310 - History of Graphic Design Credit Hour(s): 3
IT 4425 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 2

Additional IT courses: 21 Hours

V. Electives: 14 Hours

Approved Electives

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Management Concentration

Multimedia Design Concentration

Food Systems Management Concentration

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) with concentration in Food Systems Management is a four-year degree completion program preparing students to manage food processing operations. A systems approach allows students to understand and provide leadership in the whole operation of the food business including purchasing, production, sales and marketing, customer relations, and food regulation. At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Supervise and direct production and quality assurance teams to ensure that quality and production targets are met
Collaborate with sales and marketing in product development efforts
As subject matter expert, provide technical support and advise to functional groups including quality assurance, production, purchasing, applications and sales
Work with regulatory bodies to improve and maintain food safety standards and quality systems

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS

Program Description:

Agriculture Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 30 Hours

V. General Electives: 25 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Commerce Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts / Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 27 Hours

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 27 Hours

V. General Electives: 28 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Graphic Design Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 41 Hours

Additional IT courses: 21 Hours

V. Electives: 14 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Management Concentration

Multimedia Design Concentration

Food Systems Management Concentration

Program Description:

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 40 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 30 Hours

IV. Related Course Requirements: 20 Hours

V. Approved Electives: 6 Hours

Total: 123 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy