The Master of Science degree with a major in technology provides advanced instruction in technical, scientific, managerial and supervisory areas for those working in technical and management positions in business and industry. Graduate faculty for the program are from the Department of Engineering Technology, the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies, and the Department of Technology Studies.

Candidates for this degree must meet the requirements for Option I or Option II as described on page 66 of this catalog.  The degree requires completion of 9 to 12 credit hours of emphasis area/elective courses (depending on Option I or Option II) and 21 credit hours of core courses.  Other aspects of the curriculum are determined by individual needs in consultation with the student's advisor.  Areas of interest in which the student may gain additional strength include product design and development, manufacturing and production, sales and distribution, maintenance and service, or a technical area within the curricula of the Department of Engineering Technology, the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies, and/or the Department of Technology Studies.

Admission to the graduate program requires an undergraduate major in technology or equivalent. Students with degrees in business, industrial education, the sciences, engineering, and other areas are considered for admission. However, transcripts are evaluated and certain foundation courses may be required to be completed as prerequisites to the core courses.  Opportunity is also provided for technology majors to pursue a college teaching program. Those entering this program must apply at the Graduate Office for special admission. Details of the program are found under the Department of Special Services and Leadership Studies section of this catalog. The major is listed as community college and higher education.

Option I Thesis

Foundation Courses/Requirements

ECON 200  Introduction to Microeconomics ............................................... 3
ENGL 301  Technical/Professional Writing.................................................. 3

Must demonstrate computer proficiency

The number of credits required depends upon the background of each individual student.  Each advisor will assign foundation courses if these courses or their equivalent were not taken as part of an undergraduate curriculum.

Core Courses

Required............................................................................................... 9
GRT 801  Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Technology............................. 3
GRT 891  Methods of Research............................................................. 3
ETECH 831  Value Engineering.............................................................. 3

Optional: Select six hours from the following............................................. 6
ETECH 804  Quality: Management and Control........................................ 3
GRT 888  Product Design and Management............................................. 3
GRT 899  Quantitative Decision Making in Industry.................................. 3

Thesis
GRT 890  Research and Thesis................................................................. 6

Emphasis/Electives Areas............................................................................ 9
See advisor for Emphasis/Electives Area course listings  (        )

Total Hours: 30

Option II Non-Thesis

Foundation Courses/Requirements
ECON 200  Introduction to Microeconomics ............................................... 3
ENGL 301  Technical/Professional Writing.................................................. 3

Must demonstrate computer proficiency

The number of credits required depends upon the background of each individual student.  Each advisor will assign foundation courses if these courses or their equivalent were not taken as part of an undergraduate curriculum.

Core Courses
ETECH 804  Quality: Management and Control............................................ 3
ETECH 831  Value Engineering.................................................................. 3
GRT 801  Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Technology................................. 3
GRT 888  Product Design and Management................................................ 3
GRT 891  Methods of Research................................................................ 3
GRT 894  Research Application in Technology............................................. 3
GRT 899  Quantitative Decision Making in Industry...................................... 3

Emphasis/Electives Areas.......................................................................... 12
See advisor for Emphasis/Electives Areas course listings (        )

Total Hours: 33