Chair and Professor&emdash;Robert B. Habingreither. Professors&emdash;Martin, Pierson. Associate Professors&emdash;Batey, Windham, Winek. Assistant Professors&emdash;Anandu, Borchers, DeLeon, Goldsmith, Mack, Springer, Sriraman. Lecturers&emdash;Doughty, Hanzel, Harkins, Phillips, Rowe, Sullivan, Weathersby, Wilson.
The Department of Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Technology (BST) and the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degrees. The two majors in the BST degree are industrial technology and engineering technology. Each major prepares the student for employment in industry, either in the public or private sector. An industrial technology teacher certification option is also available.
Technology graduates generally work in management or in technical/engineering fields. Professional positions in manufacturing, construction, photography, printing, education, and computers are typical.
Technology Specialization by Transfer&emdash;Up to 24 semester hours of approved courses in a junior/community college industrial/engineering technology program may be applied toward the major requirement in industrial technology or engineering technology. These transfer hours must be approved by a departmental advisor and the Chair of the Department prior to admission to the program.
The BAAS degree offered by the Technology division is an inverted degree plan and is particularly appropriate for those holding a 2-year technical associates degree. This degree is referenced on page 125.
The BAAS degree offered by the Occupational Education division is appropriate for nontraditional students returning to college who: 1) have an associates degree and desire to complete the four year credential, 2) have extensive work experience, but have few or no college hours, 3) have both college hours and creditable work experience. Students may also work toward vocational certification which may be utilized in the BAAS degree. The certification is referenced on page 132 and the BAAS through Occupational Education is referenced on page 134.
Bachelor of Science in Technology
(128-139 semester hours)
|
Freshman Year |
Hours |
|
English 1310, 1320 |
6 |
|
General Studies 1100 |
1 |
|
History 1310, 1320 |
6 |
|
Industrial Technology Core |
6-9 |
|
Mathematics 1315 |
3 |
|
Philosophy 1305 |
3 |
|
Speech Communication 1310 |
3 |
|
|
28-31 |
|
Sophomore Year |
Hours |
|
Chemistry 1410 |
4 |
|
Literary Perspective |
3 |
|
Industrial Technology Core and/or Concentration |
15 |
|
Physics 1410 |
4 |
|
Political Science 2310, 2320 |
6 |
|
|
32 |
|
Junior Year |
Hours |
|
Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre Arts 3313 |
3 |
|
Economics 2320 |
3 |
|
Industrial Technology Core |
24-25 |
|
Technology 3322 |
3 |
|
Phy. Fitness Perspective (one course) |
1 |
|
|
34-35 |
|
Senior Year |
Hours |
|
Capstone Course, Technology 4390 |
3 |
|
Industrial Technology Core |
3 |
|
Industrial Technology Program Concentration |
27-34 |
|
Phy. Fitness Perspective (one course) |
1 |
|
|
34-41 |
Industrial Technology Core
All industrial technology majors must take the following courses to fulfill the industrial technology core requirements:
Technology 1332, 2344, 2370, 3310, 3364, 4345, 4380, 4390 (repeat for total of six semester hours credit); Management 3303; Technology 1310; English 2351.
Industrial Technology Program Concentrations
All industrial technology majors must select one of the following four program concentrations&emdash;39-47 minimum hours:
Construction&emdash;Technology 1320, 1330, 2360, 3313, 4313, 4357, 4360, 4361, Geography 3310 or 3320 or 3323; Finance 3301 or Management 3340 or 4373; Accounting 2361; Agriculture 3354; Physics 1420; Chemistry 1420; Math 1317 or 2417.
General Technology&emdash;Courses in the general specialization are selected with the assistance and approval of a departmental advisor. Teacher certification is available in conjunction with this concentration. See School of Education page 166 for more information. Industrial bound students may also choose this flexible option as a concentration.
Manufacturing&emdash;Technology 1330, 2310, 2330, 4330, 4357, 4362, 4373, 4374, 4391; Geography 3303; Management 4330; Physics 1420; Chemistry 1420; Math 1317 or 2417.
Visual Communications&emdash;Technology 1450, 2310, 2350, 2365, 3350, 3365, 4310, 4357; Geography 3303; Management 4330; Physics 1420; Chemistry 1420; Math 1317 or 2417.
(136 semester hours)
|
Freshman Year |
Hours |
|
Chemistry 1410, 1420 |
8 |
|
English 1310, 1320 |
6 |
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General Studies 1100 |
1 |
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History 1310, 1320 |
6 |
|
Mathematics 2471, 2472 |
8 |
|
Philosophy 1305 |
3 |
|
Technology 1332 |
3 |
|
|
35 |
|
Sophomore Year |
Hours |
|
Mathematics 3305 and 3323 |
6 |
|
Phy. Fitness Perspective (two courses) |
2 |
|
Physics 1430, 2425 |
8 |
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Political Science 2310, 2320 |
6 |
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Technology 2344 and 6 hours from Engineering Technology Specialization |
9 |
|
Speech Communication 1310 |
3 |
|
|
34 |
|
Junior Year |
Hours |
|
Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre Arts 3313 |
3 |
|
Economics 2320 |
3 |
|
English 2351 |
3 |
|
Literary Perspective |
3 |
|
Technology 3322 |
3 |
|
Mathematics 3348 |
3 |
|
Physics 2435 and 3315 or 3317 |
7 |
|
Technology 3364, 4345, 4357 |
9 |
|
|
34 |
|
Senior Year |
Hours |
|
Capstone Course, Technology 4390 |
3 |
|
Economics 3313 or 3335 |
3 |
|
Engineering Technology Specialization |
18 |
|
Management 3303 |
3 |
|
Mathematics 3375 |
3 |
|
Technology 4390 |
3 |
|
|
33 |
Engineering Technology Specializations
All engineering technology majors must enroll in a minimum of 24 semester hours in one of the following four specializations:
Communications Systems&emdash;Required 15 hours: Technology 2310, 4372, 4373, 4375, and 4399, plus 9 hours selected from the following: Technology 3370, 4380; Computer Science 2308, 2488, 3428; Computer Information Systems 2324, 2371, 3370.
Community Systems&emdash;Required 15 hours: Technology 2360, 3313, 4313, 4360, 4361; plus 9 hours selected from the following: Technology 4380, 4399; Accounting 2361; Finance 3301; Management 4336; Geography 3310, 3320, 3321, 4336, 4338, 4350; Psychology 3331; Agriculture 3354; Health Administration 4328; Recreation 2335.
Environmental Systems&emdash;Required 18 hours: Technology 2310, 4362, 4380; Geography 4313, 4338, 4350; plus 6 hours selected from the following: Technology 4330; Geography 3320, 3321; Chemistry 4331.
Plant Production Systems&emdash;Required 18 hours : Technology 2310, 2330, 4330, 4362, 4391; Management 4330; plus 6 hours from the following: Technology 4310, 4357, 4380; Management 4373, 4377; Sociology 3370.
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree
(128 semester hours)
The Department of Technology offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree. This inverted degree program (two plus two) is specifically designed for qualified transfer students who wish to pursue a field of interest in a technological, occupational, or vocational area. This program is especially well suited to those who hold a technical degree from a 2-year institution. More specific information about this degree program may be obtained by contacting the Department Chair.
Minor in Technology
Eighteen hours are required for a minor in Technology. At least nine hours must be advanced. Courses will be determined by conference with an advisor or the Chair of the Department.
Courses in Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Certification: A student may receive State of Texas Certification in Driver's Education by completing nine semester hours, which include the following courses: Technology 4380, 4383, 4385 (or 4393). Supervising Teacher Certificate must also complete above requirements, plus Technology 5692. For more information on this program contact the Director, Traffic Safety Center.
Courses in Technology (TECH)
1310 Computer Applications in Technology. (2-2) This is an introductory course in Computer Applications as related to technology. The concepts of hardware, software, networking, telecommunications, DOS, Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX will be covered. Students will gain hands-on experience in using software programs in CAD, CNC, and Robotics Programming, statistical quality control, and computerized estimating. Unique input and output devices related to technical applications will be demonstrated.
1320 Furniture Design and Construction. (2-3) Fundamentals of furniture design, styles, human factors, specification writing, shop drawing, and construction techniques are studied. Furniture materials, hardware, finishes, and furniture manufacturing machinery are used. Actual pieces of furniture are designed and built by the student. Prerequisite: TECH 1413 or consent of the instructor.
1330 Assembly Processes. (2-2) Basic assembly process to include gas, arc, resistance, thermite, induction, and forge welding; weld-ability, weld metallurgy, weld symbology, and weld testing; brazing; soldering; mechanical fastening to include threaded fasteners, rivets, shrink and press fits, seams, staples, crimping, and structural adhesives. Principles of joint design and cost estimation. An overview of electronics assembly processes and automated assembly.
1332 Materials and Processes of Industry. (3-0) The variety of materials, processes, and equipment used by industry to change raw materials into industrial materials or finished products including metallics, plastics, earths, and others, processes and equipment used to separate, combine, or form the materials studied.
1413 Engineering Design Graphics. (3-3) An introductory communications course in the tools and techniques utilized to produce various types of working drawings. Principles of multiview projections, geometric relationships, shape and size description, and pictorial methods are included with emphasis on technical applications and design problem solving.
1450 Photography. (3-3) Black and white photography stressing the basic fundamentals of the photographic process; use of modern cameras and accessories; procedures in making pictures from exposed sensitive materials to completed prints; competencies in darkroom procedures.
2310 Machine Drafting. (3-3) Introduction to the use of computer-aided drafting techniques (CAD) and application of basic principles of engineering drawing to the preparation of drawings for manufacturing processes. Emphasis includes principles of descriptive geometry, multiview projection, precision dimensioning, machine tooling, dies, production drawing, machine design and fabrication methods. Prerequisite: Technology 1413 or consent of instructor.
2330 Fundamentals of Material Removal. (3-0) An overview of the micro and macro structure of materials is studied. Assessment of materials with regard to their chemical and mechanical properties and how these properties relate to machining is explored. Machining conditions with regard to feed, speed, surface finish, tooling requirements, horsepower capabilities, time, and cost analysis complete the class. Prerequisite: Math 1315.
2344 Power Technology. (2-2) This class deals with understanding the basic laws of thermodynamics. It probes the issues of efficiency and examines energy-converting devices from the inputs, processes, outputs model. Internal combustion engines, electric motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, wind electric systems, solar energy systems, and gearing systems are reviewed from a practical and a theoretical perspective. Fuel analysis, lubricants, and friction all comprise essential topic areas. Prerequisite: Math 1315.
2350 Exploring Advanced Black and White Darkroom Techniques. (2-4) Experimenting with various darkroom techniques, such as high contrast printing, combination printing, multiple printing, base-relief, solarization, posterization, reticulation, combining black and white with color, in order to enhance their black and white printing competencies. Prerequisite: Technology 1450 or Journalism 1450.
2360 Building Construction Systems. (2-3) This is an introductory course in building construction systems. Site work, foundations, walls, roofing, ceiling, floor, and finishing systems are studied along with construction materials and an introduction to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
2365 Introduction to Printing Technology. (3-3) Introduction to major printing processes, materials, equipment, and the preparation of image designs for production using computer graphics.
2370 (ENGR 2305) Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals. (2-2) Fundamentals of safety, Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits, meters, relays, and basic transistor circuits.
(WI) 3310 Industrial Design. (3-0) The fundamentals, elements, and principles of design applied in creative ways to industrial design problems emphasizing function, form, and aesthetics. Ergonomics, product life cycles, environmental concerns, and use of elementary statics for stress analysis.
3313 Architectural Drafting. (3-3) Architectural drafting techniques and principles of home planning. Exterior and interior design of the home, essentials of heating, lighting, ventilating, sanitation, and legal aspects of homebuilding; structural systems in wood, concrete, and metal. Complete plans for a one-story residence will be drawn by each student. Prerequisite: Technology 1413 or 2310.
(WI) 3322 Development of Technology. (3-0) The role of technology in the development of Western World culture is studied from a technical perspective. Social repercussions resulting from the introduction of foundational technical developments are reviewed. Examples of technical areas examined are agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, engineering, defense, and communications. Readings focus discussions and papers on specific topics and encourage synthesis level understanding.
3350 Photography. (3-3) Analysis and application of photography as a means of visual communication; use of professional equipment: 35 mm photographic system, slide copier, copy stands, tape recorder. Students plan, produce, and evaluate 2 x 2 color slides for visual communication applications. Prerequisite: Technology 1450 or Journalism 1450.
3364 Industrial Inspection and Quality Control. (3-0) A study of the functions and activities that are performed to fulfill established quality objectives including measurement standards, use of proper materials, selection of manufacturing processes, selection of tooling to make a product, performance of manufacturing operations, and inspection according to established specifications. Quality assurance data analysis techniques will also comprise a portion of this course.
3365 Graphic Communications Technology. (3-3) Photo-offset fundamentals, layout stripping, plate-making, and multi-color work. Multi-color screen printing and computer graphics. Prerequisite: Technology 2365 or consent of instructor.
3370 Audio Frequency Communications. (2-2) A study of the characteristics of basic electronic circuits and their component parts. Course content includes the use of electronic test equipment, inductance, capacitance, reactance, impedance, rectification, switching, amplification, and electronic circuit fabrication. Prerequisite: Technology 2370.
(WI) *3388 Applications of Industrial Technology. (3-0) Contemporary philosophies and practices of industrial technology with the emphasis on applications in Texas. Areas studied will be focused primarily on past and present technology. Development of artifacts will be included as part of the course.
4197 Special Topics. (Arrangement) The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem, researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply to industry/technology. This course will be applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with the approval of the cooperating faculty member and Department Chair.
4197i, Problems in Technology (Vocational-Industrial Education). (1-0)
4197m, Problems in Technology (Marketing Education). (1-0)
4197o, Problems in Technology (Office Education). (1-0)
4197t, Problems in Technology (Technology). (1-0)
4297 Special Topics. (Arrangement) The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem, researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply to industry/technology. This course will be applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with the approval of the cooperating faculty member and Department Chair.
4297i, Problems in Technology (Vocational-Industrial Education). (2-0)
4297m, Problems in Technology (Marketing Education). (2-0)
4297o, Problems in Technology (Office Education). (2-0)
4297t, Problems in Technology (Technology). (2-0)
4310 Technical Drafting. (3-3) The application of computer-aided drafting (CAD) using industrial standard software on micro-computers. Technical areas of drafting will be selected from machine tools, industrial products, architectural, cartography, technical illustration, aerospace, topographic, drafting for computer numerical control, structural steel, electrical/electronic, piping, jigs and fixtures, gears and cams, intersection and development, welding, robotic simulations, and other engineering applications. Prerequisites: Technology 1413, 2310 or consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
4313 Advanced Architectural Drafting. (3-3) Architectural drafting and light commercial construction; community, urban and regional planning; exterior and interior design of selected light commercial buildings; essentials of heating, lighting, ventilation, sanitation, and legal aspects of commercial buildings; structural systems in wood, concrete, and metal. Complete plans for a light commercial and/or a two story residence will be made by each student. Prerequisite: Technology 3313.
4321 Flight Instruction Academics. (3-0) Provides instruction necessary to pass the Federal Aviation Administration written examination in order to fulfill academic requirements for a private pilot's license. Includes instruction in: Aircraft Pre-Flight; Flight and System Controls; Federal Aviation Agency Regulations; Navigation; Weather; Weight and Balance; Radio Communications; and Airman Information Manual.
(WI) 4330 Foundry and Heat Treatment. (3-3) The technical aspects of foundry and heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are reviewed. Students gain proficiency with interpretation of binary phase diagrams, mathematical modeling of gate and runner systems, micro-structural analysis, process cost evaluation, sand testing, investment casting and other technical processes. Technical report writing is an important part of this class. Data collection and data analysis with experiments allow students to develop appropriate techniques for presenting technical data in report format. Technology 1332 recommended.
4345 Time and Motion Study. (3-0) Introduction to methods engineering in industry including improving methods of performing and measuring work done by individuals or groups through motion analysis, charting techniques, and principles of motion economy.
4350 Color Printing. (2-4) The making of color photographic prints. Students will use modern photographic equipment, such as color head enlarger, color analyzers, film processors, and automatic print processors. Prerequisite: Any two of Technology 1450, 2350, or 3350.
4357 Plant Layout. (3-0) Survey and application of the principles and methods used for solving plant layout and material handling problems in industry.
4360 Building Construction Site Organization. (2-3) The course covers the aspects of construction necessary to obtaining a contract and organizing the construction site in order to build a structure. Contracts, insurance, bonding, AIA documents, specifications, plans, and financing are studied. Selected structures are built.
4361 Construction Estimating and Scheduling. (2-3) The professional aspects of construction including estimating, labor, materials, time, detailed take-off methods, and scheduling including Gantt and PERT/CPM techniques. Profit and overhead are covered along with range estimating and depreciation methods. Contemporary computer programs are used.
4362 Manufacturing Processes I. (1-3) This course deals with the application of metal cutting principles learned in 2330. Included in the requirements are steel rule dye layout, machine layout, tool life, tool wear, tool geometry and reconditioning, feed and speed principles, metal removal rates, and power consumption calculations. Machining steel as well as castings produced in the laboratory with various types of cutting tool materials and varying geometry contribute toward the wide variety of experiences included in this basic manufacturing course. Plain indexing activities complement basic machine operations in a unique and most unusual way. Prerequisite: Technology 2330.
4371 Radio Frequency Communication. (2-2) RF generator, Hartley, Colpitts, and crystal oscillators, superheterodyne radio circuitry, Principles of Communications, filters, modulation and demodulation, transmitting antennas, and AFC Principles. Prerequisite: Technology 2370.
4372 Electronic Instrumentation. (2-2) Transistor configurations, field effect transistors and circuits, voltage regulation, amplifier feedback principles, operational amplifiers and circuitry, and unijunction transistors and applications. Prerequisite: Technology 2370.
4373 Industrial Electronics. (2-2) A study of control systems, electrical switching, electrical generation, motors, wiring, illumination, and temperature controls as they apply to industry. Electronic product development and manufacturing are studied through classroom and laboratory activities. Prerequisite: Technology 2370.
4374 Digital Electronics (2-2) Solid state digital electronics from basic concepts to current industrial needs in terms of logic gates (all types), number systems counters (all types), registers (all types), sequential control circuits, and shift register generator. Prerequisite: Technology 2370 or Physics 2425.
4375 Computer Circuit Electronics. (2-2) Computer circuits as they are related to digital electronics, digital computer circuits, microprocessor, and memory concepts. Prerequisites: Technology 2370 and 4374.
(WI) 4380 Industrial Safety. (3-0) Introduction to the field of industrial safety with emphasis on compliance with Federal and State regulations.
4383 Driver and Traffic Safety Education I. (3-0) Content, methods, and materials for instruction in the classroom and multi-media phases of driver and traffic safety education. Experiences in behavior modification techniques and in use of psychophysical testing devices are included. Participant must acquire competence in the classroom phase of traffic safety education. Not applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program.
4385 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II. (3-3) Methods and techniques of in-car instruction, multiple car facility, use, and simulation presentation. Participant is required to teach a high school student to drive. Not applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program. Prerequisite: Technology 4383.
4387 Motorcycle Safety and Rider Education. (3-3) Techniques and methods of teaching beginner rider education. Includes classroom techniques as well as laboratory experience in on-street and off-street riding. Not applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program.
(WI) *4388 Organization and Management of Industrial Technology. (3-0) The organization of industrial technology activities studied will include learning environments, professional activities, budgets, physical facilities, supplies, maintenance, and equipment. The student will experience situations using a variety of activities. The activities will require the student to become involved in research and development procedures as well as market research.
(WI) 4390 Internship. (0-3) Supervised on-the-job experience in a business/industrial/technical area. This course may be repeated for credit with approval of the Department Chair and/or advisor. See Department Chair or advisor for prerequisites.
4391 Manufacturing Processes II. (1-3) This course deals primarily with a wide variety of advanced manufacturing techniques. Included in its structure are the following areas: differential indexing, electrical discharge machining, precision grinding, specialized thread cutting, high energy rate forming, tool grinding, tool behavior analysis, tool cost evaluation, and numerical control programming. An emphasis may be placed on certain processes mentioned above in order to meet the specific needs of various classes. Prerequisites: Technology 2330, 4362, Math 1315.
4393 Driver and Traffic Safety Education III. (3-3) To prepare participants to teach physically and mentally handicapped persons to drive. To prepare driver education teachers to become proficient in the use of multiple-car ranges, driving simulators, multiple-responder systems. Maintenance, operation, and teaching techniques will be emphasized in these areas. Not applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program. Prerequisites: Technology 4383, 4385.
4397 Special Topics. (Arrangement) The investigation of a special topic by developing the problem, researching the topic, and presenting the findings as they apply to industry/technology. This course will be applicable to all areas of technology, and must be done only with the approval of the cooperating faculty member and department Chair.
4397i, Problems in Technology (Vocational-Industrial Education). (3-0)
4397m, Problems in Technology (Marketing Education). (3-0)
4397o, Problems in Technology (Office Education). (3-0)
4397t, Problems in Technology (Technology). (3-0)
4399 Seminar in Technology. (3-0) The topics for this course will vary. The course will involve the identification of the topic, its nomenclature, its processes, tools, equipment or materials, and its application to technology. The topic may apply to either the certification program or technology program or to both. A final report summary or presentation will conclude each seminar.
For course descriptions and further information about available graduate offerings, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Career and Technology Education (CATE)
The Department of Technology offers vocational teacher certification programs in the areas of trade and industrial education, health occupations education, marketing education, office education, career investigation*, vocational counseling and guidance*, job placement coordinators*, and vocational administrators*. Students who choose one of these CATE certification sequences are prepared for employment in the public schools of Texas provided they satisfactorily complete all required courses and other Texas Education Agency criteria including two to five years of approved work experience and teaching on an emergency permit.
Students who pursue the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree may use CATE teacher certification courses to satisfy the professional development and occupational emphasis sequences for that degree. The same restrictions and/or regulations concerning certification by the Texas Education Agency apply.
The Special Topics course CATE 3313 includes: A. Teaching CATE Students with Special Needs; B. Using Microcomputers in CATE; C. Teaching Entrepreneurship in CATE; D. Leadership Activities for CATE Teachers; and is designed to satisfy career advancement requirements as well as apply toward the BAAS.
Trade and Industrial Education
Trade and industrial education for secondary students includes any subject or program designed to develop manipulative skills, technical knowledge, and related information necessary for employment in any craft or skilled-trade occupation which directly functions in designing, producing, processing, fabricating, assembling, testing, maintaining, servicing, or repairing any product or commodity. Training is also available in service and certain semiprofessional occupations.
Certification: Certification courses include the following: CATE 3301/5301, CATE 3302/5312, CATE 3303/5303, CATE 3304/5314, CATE 3305/5305, CATE 3306/5306, CATE 3307/5307, and CATE 3308/5308.
Health Science Technology Education
Health Science Technology programs are designed with the intent that each completing student will have achieved two major goals: (1) attainment of sufficient information, observation, and practical knowledge in the range of health occupations to make an informed choice about further commitment toward a health-related career; and (2) attainment of knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in at least one of the many occupations related to the care of patients, prevention of illness, and maintenance of health. Entry-level employment comprises functions that are assistant or supportive to those of duly licensed or certified health practitioners.
Certification: Certification courses include the following: CATE 3301/5301, CATE 3302/5312, CATE 3303/5303, CATE 3304/5314, CATE 3307/5307, and CATE 3308/5308.
Business/Office Education
Business/Office Education certification qualifies individuals to teach Business/Office Education programs in the junior or senior high schools and in adult centers. Business/Office Education programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business related occupations. Business/Office Education programs include lab and cooperative education.
Certification: Certification courses include the following: CATE 3380/5380, CATE 3381/5381, and CATE 3313B. Plus, for students seeking the BAAS degree, six hours of advanced electives as specified by the CATE Office Teacher Educator are required.
Marketing Education
Vocational Marketing Education is designed to prepare, maintain, and advance people in marketing occupations. The program of instruction is provided through high schools and adult education centers and involves a combination of the following: (1) classroom instruction in marketing or in any specialized marketing area; (2) practical and/or simulated job-oriented experiences; and (3) supervised on-the-job training.
Certification: Certification courses include the following: Marketing 3343, 3355; CATE 3301/5301, CATE 3303/5303, CATE 4302/5302, and CATE 4304/5304. The Texas Education Agency requires: two years of approvable and successful wage-earning experience in the marketing occupations.
Courses in Career and Technology Education (CATE)
*3301 Methods of Teaching Career and Technology Education Subjects. (3-0) Introduction to fundamentals of teaching as applied to CATE subjects.
*3302 Development, Organization and Use of Instructional Material. (3-0) Study made of published material available in student's occupational field. Subjects found suitable for CATE classes will be indexed and organized for class use. Instruction sheets necessary for efficient teaching will be written.
*3303 Aims and Objectives of Career and Technology Education. (3-0) Basic principles involved in development and operation of CATE programs under state and federal laws.
*3304 Human Relations for Career and Technology Education Teachers. (3-0) Combination of psychological and sociological factors which influence relationships of CATE teachers in their pursuit of professional duties.
*3305 Shop and Classroom Organization and Management. (3-0) Organization of procedures to facilitate teaching: setting up roll-checking devices, issuing procedures for tools and materials, keeping material inventory, using assignment and progress charts, using student leadership in non-teaching class and laboratory routine, and keeping records.
*3306 Analysis and Course Making. (3-0) Analysis made of occupations to obtain content for instructional information, jobs and operations studied to determine order and content of operation, job evaluation, and job safety. Each student will make a course of study for some particular occupational subject.
**3307 Selection, Placement, and Follow-up in Career and Technology Education. (3-0) Selecting occupations suitable for young people to learn, placing students in suitable employment on part-time basis, coordinating their school duties with their work activities.
**3308 Problems in Cooperative Training. (3-0) Organization and presentation of content material necessary in part-time cooperative programs, and direction of study of students engaged in such programs.
***3313 Special Topics in Career and Technology Education.(3-0) Selected topics in CATE taught through study and research. Course can be offered as individual instruction or as an organized class. No prerequisites are required. May be repeated 3 times with different emphases for additional credit.
**3380 Management of Business Office Education Programs. (3-0) Development procedures and policies for managing an office education classroom including cooperative training, student organization, public relations, and program evaluation.
**3381 Instructional Strategies in Business Office Education Programs. (3-0) For laboratory and teacher-coordinators of CATE programs. Development of strategies based on an assessment of individual student's needs and office career objectives.
**3382 Organizing and Implementing Cooperative Career and Technology Education Programs. (3-0) Identification of the CATE student, placement of students in CATE occupations, evaluating prospective business offices to determine the effectiveness of machines and procedures in training CATE students, and analyzing supply and demand data for CATE occupations which insure job entry employment.
4302 Coordination Techniques. (3-0) The cooperative program in Marketing and Distributive Education; program establishment; guidance; selection; placement of students; work adjustment; student objectives; evaluation; labor laws; public relations.
4304 Organization and Management of Marketing Education Programs. (3-0) Organization and administrative structure in the United States; objectives; programs; practices; teacher selection and supervision; evaluative criteria for business; and distributive education requirements.
4310 Independent Study in Career and Technology Education (3-0) Senior level study of various subjects important to the CATE educator. Work done on an independent study basis with permission of major advisor.
**Required for all part-time cooperative coordinators.
***For career advancement and application toward Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree.
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
(128 semester hours)
Occupational Education division of the Department of Technology offers the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree. The BAAS is a nontraditional program designed to allow adult students to earn a degree with a major in an interdisciplinary area. In addition, it allows adults to assist in the choice of courses which would complement their career goals. The following are unique characteristics of the BAAS:
1. Delivery of academic courses may be at nontraditional times and at locations other than the parent campus.
2. Academic course work is individualized to meet student needs, but course work cannot duplicate an existing traditional academic program.
3. Worklife credit may be awarded for competencies gained through employment prior to entering the program.
4. The major for the BAAS is "Applied Arts and Sciences" and for purposes of calculation of the major grade point average, the first 18 hours taken in the Professional Development will be utilized.
5. Numerous methods for obtainment of academic credit may be employed toward the BAAS degree, including correspondence and extension courses, and credit by examination. Credit by examination is limited to not more than 30 hours and tests may not be taken in the last 30 hours of study.
6. Students choosing the BAAS program through the Occupational Education division must complete 30 hours residence credit with Southwest Texas in order to be awarded the degree.
7. Students who have earned at least 60 semester hours at SWT are eligible to graduate with honors if they have a minimum SWT GPA of 3.40.
8. Due to individualization and the unique nature of the program requirements, students should consult the division office to attend a special orientation and draft planning session prior to choosing the major.
The BAAS degree plan includes the following four modules:
Occupational Emphasis Module (48 semester hours)
This module may be satisfied by credits earned from experiential learning (work/life experience, noncollegiate sponsored instruction, credit by examination), transfer work from other accredited institutions of higher learning, or a comprehensive cooperative education program. Occupational Education 4350 (Occupational Assessment) is the required entry course for this module.
General Studies Module (55-57 semester hours)
This module may be satisfied through a number of options including traditional course work from Southwest Texas and transfer credit from accredited institutions of higher learning plus limited numbers of hours from nontraditional methods including correspondence, extension, and testing. See the General Studies section of the catalog on page 48 for requirements. Occupational Education 4340 (2 sections), 6 semester hours, will satisfy the requirements as a capstone course.
Electives Module (5-7 semester hours)
Five to seven semester hours of complementary electives are chosen with the advice of the student's degree advisor.
Professional Development Module (18 semester hours)
Professional development sequences are interdisciplinary and individualized to students' needs. All professional development sequences must have courses from at least three academic departments. This module of 18 hours constitutes the major for GPA calculation purposes.
Courses in Occupational Education (OCED)
Students desiring to enter the Occupational Education program must take OCED 4350 as their initial entry course. All students must have a 2.25 GPA to register for the course.
(WI)* 4340 Cooperative Occupational Education. (3-0) Supervised on-the-job experience in an occupational area. It satisfies the occupational competency requirement for certification in vocational industrial education.
(WI) 4350 Occupational Assessment. (3-0) Theory and techniques related to the identification, documentation, and assessment of various forms of prior extra-institutional learning. Prerequisites: English 1310, 1320, Speech Communication 1310 or 3327, and English 2310 or Literary Perspective alternative, or approval of Director.
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