The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) degree, offered at the Lake Campus of Wright State University, is designed for students with 60 credits or an associate degree from an accredited community college, regional campus or technical college who want to further their education and advance their careers.
Each BTAS concentration integrates the technical skills developed in an associate degree program with the professional skills intrinsic in a bachelor’s degree program to develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition required for career advancement.
Agriculture Concentration
The Agriculture concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program prepares students to succeed in agricultural businesses, industries, and government agencies. Through in-person and online instruction in agronomy, animal science, technology, marketing, management, and agricultural law, students develop the knowledge required to make strategic agribusiness decisions. The Agriculture concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program is guided by faculty who work directly with the farmers and agribusinesses of northwest Ohio.
Admission Requirements
Completion of an Associate Degree in Agriculture (or the equivalent) from an accredited college/university or 60 or more semester credit hours including FAS 1000 - Introduction to Agriculture and Industry Skills, FAS 2030 - Animal Science, FAS 2040 - Introduction to Agronomy, and FAS 2100 - Introduction to Agriculture Finance (or equivalent coursework) with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0.
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the Agriculture concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program will learn to:
- Communicate agricultural science within and outside the agricultural sector.
- Understand the economic and business principles involved in agribusiness.
- Understand past and present challenges in agriculture.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Agriculture concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program can:
- Apply different communication strategies for communicating agricultural science with diverse audiences.
- Apply principles of agribusiness in the contexts of nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, agronomic production, animal production, and marketing concepts.
- Discuss past and present challenges in agriculture.
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Business and Community Leadership Concentration
The Business and Community Leadership concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program prepares students to take on leadership roles in business, community, and government organizations (and more) by developing broad-based business and leadership skills. Students develop an understanding and an appreciation of various sectors of Ohio's economic system and how they interact and support one another.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an associate degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college/university or 60 or more semester credit hours with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of ENG 1100 or equivalent
- Completion of three CORE courses (Elements 2, 3, or 4) or equivalents
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the Business and Community Leadership concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program will learn to:
- Develop broad-based business and leadership skills required of diverse leadership and management roles in a variety of sectors.
- Understand the role environment and sector plays in leadership/management approach and methods.
- Understand the various sectors of Ohio’s economic system and how they interact and support one another.
- Develop a broad-based network and appreciate community operations, local issues, and how business and their leaders position themselves and their organizations for success.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Business and Community Leadership concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program can:
- Demonstrate business and leadership skills required of diverse leadership and management roles.
- Distinguish the various sectors of Ohio’s economic system and explain how they interact and support one another.
- Outline how business and community leaders position themselves and their organizations for success.
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Digital Design Concentration
The Digital Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program prepares students for a career in designing interactive media using audio, images, kinetic text, vectors, and video with special effects. Students develop graphic skills with software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, Premiere Pro, Audition, Maya, Unity, and utilize hardware such as Virtual Reality Oculus, HTC Vive systems, and 360 Cameras for creating compelling visuals, multimedia presentations, and virtual experiences.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an associate degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college/university or 60 or more semester credit hours with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of two CORE courses or equivalents
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the Digital Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program will learn to:
- Apply different digital skills for innovative problem-solving.
- Understand integrated UX/UI principles for successful website flow design.
- Leverage the capabilities of a digital environment or platform to create interactive digital experiences using industry software.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Digital Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program can:
- Integrate different digital skills to propose innovative solutions for diverse problems.
- Solve integrated UX/UI problems by successfully implementing flow design in website development.
- Design client-driven interactive digital experiences using industry software while implementing knowledge of environmental possibilities.
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Graphic Design Concentration
The Graphic Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program prepares students to succeed in the printing and communications industry. Graduates of the Graphic Design concentration will have practical knowledge and skills in branding, promotional and advertising design, color theory, publication and layout, packaging design, technical illustration, design and science photography, video production, photo editing, graphic animation, motion graphics, front-end web design, HTML/CSS, and three-dimensional printing and visualization design. Graduates will also have applied knowledge in business marketing, management, finance, personnel, legal issues, and leadership.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of an associate degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college/university or 60 or more semester credit hours with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Completion of two CORE courses or equivalents
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the Graphic Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program will learn to:
- Create effective and innovative designs to convey the needs and solutions to the overall problem.
- Create visually appealing and well-structured designs considering lines, color, shape, space, textures, typography, scale, hierarchy, emphasis, and harmony.
- Create logos, colors, typography, illustrations, photographic and graphic elements, layouts, web designs, and digital animations.
- Understand the leadership skills required of a typical business setting.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Graphic Design concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program can:
- Create effective and innovative designs to convey the needs and solutions to the overall problem.
- Demonstrate principles of design composition to create visually appealing and well-structured designs.
- Summarize the leadership skills required of a typical business setting.
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Supervision and Management Concentration
The Supervision and Management concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program prepares students to be future leaders in corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Students learn foundational knowledge, develop best practices, and cultivate strategic thinking while working with real businesses. Students in the Supervision and Management concentration develop managerial, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and receive hands-on training in various technologies, including the latest software applications.
Admission Requirements
Completion of an associate degree (or the equivalent) from an accredited college/university or 60 or more semester credit hours.
Program Learning Objectives
Students enrolled in the Supervision and Management concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program will learn to:
- Effectively communicate using oral, written, and digital communication skills.
- Identify and propose solutions to challenging situations in an organizational setting.
- Understand ethical and social responsibilities in an organizational setting.
Program Learning Outcomes
As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Supervision and Management concentration of the Technical and Applied Studies, BTAS program can:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Troubleshoot challenging situations in an organizational setting.
- Explain ethical and social responsibilities in an organizational setting.
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