Bruce D. Dallman, Dean
Room: S101 Kansas Technology Center
Telephone: 620-235-4365
Fax: 620-235-4343
http://www.pittstate.edu/college/technology/
email: bdallman@pittstate.edu
Departments:
Mission
The mission of the College of Technology is to be the center for excellence in technology for the state of Kansas. The College of Technology assumes this leadership role through programs in five departments--Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, Graphics and Imaging Technologies, Technology Management, and Technology Studies. Academic majors in the five departments lead to technical certificates, associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees with majors in automotive technology, engineering technology, graphics and imaging technologies, technology management and technology studies. Graduate programs include Master of Engineering Technology and Master of Science degrees with majors in human resource development, technical teacher education, technology, technology education and a Specialist in Education degree with a major in workforce development and education.
To accomplish its mission, the college recognizes the following five areas of responsibility:
--The college supports excellence in education through its degree and certificate programs, and through its leadership in industrial technical training for the state of Kansas and the nation.
--The college promotes scholarship and creativity in the application of advanced technology by providing a resource for applied research and consultation to support industry.
--The college maintains strong industrial relationships through cooperative education, student placement, resource generation, and curricular review and development.
--The college provides statewide leadership in technical teacher education.
--The college provides an educational environment which utilizes experiential and academic processes to prepare students for technical and professional careers and in their personal lives.
The College of Technology fulfills the university's commitment to assist American industry in the era of high technology growth by providing qualified graduates in the entire technological spectrum from the technician to the professional manager and applied designer/researcher. The college fulfills its teacher education mission by providing highly competitive teachers of technology for public schools from middle school through the university, for technical and vocational schools and institutions and for industrial trainers-teachers in industry world wide.
The close industrial ties lead to outstanding opportunities for Co-Op and internship work while students are enrolled and an exceptional placement record for graduates.
Degree Programs
Programs in the College of Technology are designed (1) to prepare for employment in business and industry in managerial and supervisory positions; (2) to prepare for employment as technologists and technicians; (3) to prepare teachers and supervisors in vocational-technical education, technology education, and industrial training.
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Technology Education
Bachelor of Science in Vocational-Technical Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Graduate Degrees
Master of Engineering Technology
Master of Science with a Major in Technology Education
Master of Science with a Major in Technology
Master of Science with a Major in Human Resource Development
Master of Science with a Major in Technical Teacher Education
Specialist in Education with a Major in Workforce Development and Education
Graduate programs include a combination of education, technical, and management courses from the departments within the College of Technology.
Cooperative doctoral programs exist with major universities within the region.
Associate of Applied Science and Two-Year Technical Certificate Programs
Automotive Service Technology (Automotive Technology Department)
Electrical Technology (Technology Studies Department)
Wood Technology (Technology Studies Department)
These technical programs provide intensive vocational and technical training. Two year certificates or Associate of Applied Science degrees are awarded for the successful completion of the programs. The programs are on the campus where students enjoy the many benefits, services and activities of university life. Students move rapidly from formal education to the workplace.
Advisory Committees
All of the programs of study utilize industrial advisory committees to assist the faculty in determining the direction of each program, the educational experiences that are needed and the instructional facilities and faculty required to achieve these ends. Members are representative of corporations of various sizes and come from a variety of states.
Student Organizations
Student organizations are an important part of the educational process. Participation provides leadership opportunities and unique learning experiences. The student organizations available in most majors are affiliated with professional associations.
Four-Year Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology (Associate Degree Emphasis)
This program offers students who have graduated from a two-year associate degree technical program the opportunity to extend their education and training. All associate degree graduates (with a minimum of 2.5000 GPA) can automatically transfer up to 64 college credits to Pittsburg State. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in technology and a selected emphasis by completing an additional minimum of 60 hours from PSU. The degree program content is based on previous academic and technical preparation.
Like two-year technical programs, this bachelor degree gives students complete, hands-on training for a real-world job. Students learn engineering technology, theory, logic, leadership, and business skills to broaden their knowledge, and to better prepare them for management opportunities. Coursework is both specialized and comprehensive. Emphasis areas are similar to the programs completed in the associate degrees. Technical emphases areas available at Pittsburg State include:
Automotive Technology
Automotive/Power Mechanics Emphasis
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Emphasis
Motorcycle Service Technology (Harley-Davidson) Emphasis
Diesel and Heavy Equipment (Caterpillar ThinkBIGGER) Emphasis
Engineering Technology
Construction Emphasis
Electronics Emphasis
Manufacturing Emphasis
Mechanical Emphasis
Plastics Emphasis
Graphics and Imaging Technologies
Digital and Print Media Emphasis
Technology Management
Environment and Safety Emphasis
Human Resource Development Emphasis
Technology Management Emphasis
Technology Studies
Wood Emphasis |
