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Technology Studies: Technology and Engineering Education Option
A College of Technology Pathway
The Connecticut College of Technology is an
innovative program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in
engineering or technology. The program consists of two distinct
pathways, one in Engineering Science and one in Technology Studies.
After completing the Technology Studies Pathway Program at Three
Rivers, students may enter directly into technical fields at Central
Connecticut State University or Charter Oak State College
(Connecticut's External Degree Program). The Engineering Science
Pathway leads directly into the School of Engineering at the
University of Connecticut or the University of New Haven.
The pathway courses will transfer to engineering and technology
programs at many other public and private universities as well.
Click here for Plan of Study Form in PDF format
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Associate in Science
Contact: G. Kent Harding- 860-885-2382
The Technology and Engineering Education option to the Technology
studies associate degree program provides specific course work
students need to pursue a B.S. degree in Technology and Engineering
Education at Central Connecticut State University. The courses for
this option were also approved by CCSU for articulation into their
B.S. in Industrial Technology.
A minimum course grade of "C" is required in all courses below for
continuing at CCSU's School of Engineering and Technology.
TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION OPTION CURRICULUM
| Course ID | Title of Course | Credits |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: Arts/Humanities |
||
| COM* K173° | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG* K101° | Composition | 3 |
| ENG* K202° | Technical Writing | 3 |
| __________ | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| __________ | Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| Science and Math Core | ||
| CHE* K111° | Concepts Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT* K167° | Principles of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT* K186° | Precalculus | 4 |
| PHY* K114° | Mechanics | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| __________ | Behavioral Sciences Elective (psychology or sociology) | 3 |
| __________ | Social Science Elective (economics or history recommended) | 3 |
| __________ | Social Science Elective ( geography, political science or history recommended) | 3 |
| __________ | Social Sciences Elective (economics recommended) | 3 |
| Specialized Core | ||
| CAD* K106/K107 | Computer Aided Drafting with Lab | 3 |
| MFG* K102/K103 | Manufacturing Processes with Lab | 4 |
| TCN* K105 | Laser and Lab Safety | 1 |
| __________ | Directed Elective | 3 |
| Courses in Option | ||
| EET* K105/K106° | Electric Circuits and Systems with Lab | 4 |
| MEC* K114° | Statics | 3 |
| MEC* K250/K252° | Strength of Materials with Lab | 4 |
| MEC* K262/K263° | Materials Science with Lab | 4 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 68 | |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
Technology Studies, Technology and Engineering Education Option,
Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- enter a Bachelor of Science Program in Technology Education with junior level status in the receiving institution as part of the Technology Studies Pathway Program.
- demonstrate team-oriented skills that permit effective participation in multicultural work and social environments.
- apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to industrial technology applications.
- perform competently in mathematics.
- express ideas effectively through written and oral communications.
- demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze industrial technology problems and make appropriate decisions.
- maintain a practical knowledge of state-of-the-art hardware and software.
- apply skills and knowledge to effectively and efficiently plan, organize, implement, measure and manage technology.
- demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering graphics as well as conventional drafting practices, such as orthographic and isometric projection, section, detail, auxiliary views, descriptive geometry, as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing basics.
- demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the use of state-of-the-art computer aided design (CAD) software and be able to respond positively to continuous software and revisions and upgrades.
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