2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 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.

General Studies


Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 4 Hours

II. Departmental Requirements: 30 Hours


An indvidually-planned technical education program totalling thirty credits, which contains an area of concentration. Approval required.

III. Related Requirements: 6 Hours


IV. Electives: 8 Hours


Open electives in Core courses or non-technical courses

Total: 60 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.

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.

Program Requirements:


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

Total: 61 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.

Corrections Concentration


Program Description:

The Associate in Technical Studies-Corrections is designed to combine the criminal justice concepts, theories and laws with practical application techniques and modern technology skills to prepare the Corrections students for productive employment in corrections. The Associate in Technical Studies-Corrections maintains cutting-edge curriculum that enhances critical thinking, written and oral communications, teamwork, leadership and assessment. The curriculum includes general education requirements, theory and practice courses and educational requirements in ethics, law and the current best practices in the field of corrections.

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Required

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Science: 3 Hours

Required

Element 6: Natural Science: 4 Hours

Total: 62 Hours


Corrections Academy Concentration


Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 1450  required

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 3 Hours

PLS 2000  required

Element 6: Natural Science: 4 Hours

III. Related Requirements: 32 Hours


Total: 66 Hours


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:

  1. Plan and conduct tests, analyze results and recommend solutions to maintain or improve quality
  2. Develop, implement and monitor food safety standards and programs
  3. Work in a cross-functional team as a participant or leader to solve technical problems

Program Requirements:


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

IV. Related Course Requirements: 11 Hours


V. General Electives: 15 Hours


15 hours of approved electives

Total: 60 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.

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 16 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Required

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Science: 3 Hours

Required

Element 6: Natural Science: 4 Hours

Total: 62 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.

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State Core: 16-17 Hours


Element 1: Communication: 3 Hours

Element 2: Mathematics: 3-4 Hours

Required

Element 4: Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Science: 3 Hours

Required

Element 6: Natural Science: 4 Hours

III. Related Requirements: 29 hours


Completion of OPOTA, Ohio Basic Law Enforcement Academy with certificate: 16 Hours

Total: 66-67


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.

Program Requirements:


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:

Total: 62 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.

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.

Program Requirements:


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:

IV. Electives: 6 Hours


  • Open Electives

Total: 61 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.

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