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Program Description:

The Associate of Technical Study degree uses courses from existing two-year technical programs along with the general education base to fulfill a unique educational need. Intended for individuals with specialized technical interests, the Associate of Technical Study degree allows the student to develop, with the guidance of a designated faculty advisor, an individualized technical program. This individualized program must establish an educational goal and include a concentration of courses required to accomplish that goal.

Admission Requirements:

Follows the admission requirements of Wright State University - Lake Campus.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and digital communication skills
• Students will demonstrate an applied knowledge of basic agronomic principles such as planting, harvesting, pesticide/herbicide use, soil science, and basic marketing concepts
• Students will demonstrate an applied knowledge of basic animal science principles such as breeding and reproduction cycles, animal nutrition concepts, animal husbandry, animal physiology, breeds, and genetic concepts
• Students will apply skills to solve problems and deal with challenging situations in an agricultural business or production setting
• Students will develop an understanding of past and current issues in agriculture ranging from agricultural history to GMO and niche markets
• Students will demonstrate the integration of technology into agricultural systems

For more information visit: https://lake.wright.edu/academics/business-education-nursing-and-technical-academic-unit

General Studies

Program Requirements:

I. WRIGHT STATE CORE: 16 HOURS

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 4 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE: 3 HOURS

(One additional Core course from Element 3, 4, 5, or 6)

II. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 30 HOURS

An indvidually-planned technical education program totaling thirty credits, which contains an area of concentration. Approval required.

IV. ELECTIVES: 14 HOURS

Total: 60 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• General Technical Studies, Lake Campus (GPS) 

Agriculture Concentration

Program Description:

An Agricultural program designed to include constant contact with farming professionals through remote classroom work, internships and cross-country trips.

On-campus classes in advanced soils, farm management, veterinary anatomy and ag technology are balanced with trips to Cooper Farms, Bush Dairy, even California.

Program Requirements:

I. WRIGHT STATE CORE: 16 HOURS

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

MTH 1440/1450 or higher

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 4 HOURS

Choose one from: BIO 1050 and BIO 1050L; BIO 1060 and BIO 1060L; BIO 1120 and BIO 1120L; BIO 1150 and BIO 1150L
 

ADDITIONAL CORE: 3 HOURS

(Elements 3, 4, 5 or 6)

II. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 30 HOURS

Students who intend to pursue the BTAS in Agriculture are strongly encouraged to take: FAS 1010 (Agricultural Society), FAS 2030 (Introduction to Animal Science), FAS 2040 (Introduction to Agronomy), and FAS 2100 (Farm Business Management)

ADDITIONAL FAS COURSES OR AGRICULTURE-RELATED TECHNICAL COURSES: 30 HOURS

III. ELECTIVES: 14 HOURS

Total: 60 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Technical Study, Agriculture, Lake Campus (GPS) 

Corrections Concentration

Program Description:

The Associate in Technical Studies-Corrections is designed to combine the criminal justice concepts, theories and laws with practical application techniques and modern technology skills to prepare the Corrections students for productive employment in corrections. The Associate in Technical Studies-Corrections maintains cutting-edge curriculum that enhances critical thinking, written and oral communications, teamwork, leadership and assessment. The curriculum includes general education requirements, theory and practice courses and educational requirements in ethics, law and the current best practices in the field of corrections.

Program Requirements:

I. WRIGHT STATE CORE: 16 HOURS

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCE: 3 HOURS

Required

• PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 HOURS

II. DEPARTMENTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS: 24 HOURS

• CRT 1000 - Introduction to Corrections Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 1010 - Introduction to Community Corrections Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 1020 Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 1030 - Correctional Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 1040 - Correctional Procedures and Operations Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 2030 - Introduction to Probation and Parole Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 2990 - Law Enforcement Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1070 - Criminal Justice Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3

III. RELATED REQUIREMENTS: 19 HOURS

• COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 2460 - Organizational Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 3420 - Civil Liberties I: First Amendment Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
• SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3700 - Criminology Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. ELECTIVES: 1 HOUR

Total: 60 Hours

Law Enforcement Concentration

Program Description:

The Associate of Technical: Law Enforcement Option prepares students for employment in law enforcement, private security, corrections, juvenile facilities, and public safety settings. Police officers and security professionals provide protection of the general public. As a police officer gains experiences and education, here are opportunities for advancement including employment at the federal level such as the secret service, the border patrol, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Police officers can achieve advancement in their job as detectives, crime scene analysts, and departmental managers.

Law enforcement officers are expected to assist the investigation of crimes and traffic accidents and assist the public when they are in need of assistance. Other types of law enforcement professionals have more particular enforcement responsibilities.

Program Requirements:

I. WRIGHT STATE CORE: 16 HOURS

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCE: 3 HOURS

Required

• PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 HOURS

II. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 24 HOURS

• LE 1000 - Intro to Law Enforcement Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1010 - Criminal Law for Law Enforcement Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1020 - Introduction to Legal Procedures Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1030 - Introduction to Criminal Evidence and Procedure Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1040 - Procedures in Crime Investigation Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 1070 - Criminal Justice Ethics Credit Hour(s): 3
• LE 2990 - Law Enforcement Internship Credit Hour(s): 3
• CRT 2030 - Introduction to Probation and Parole Credit Hour(s): 3

III. RELATED REQUIREMENTS: 19 HOURS

• COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• COM 2460 - Organizational Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 3420 - Civil Liberties I: First Amendment Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
• SOC 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
• SOC 3700 - Criminology Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. ELECTIVES: 1 HOUR

Total: 60 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Law Enforcement (GPS)

Law Enforcement Academy Concentration

Program Description:

The Associate of Technical Study: Law Enforcement Academy Option prepares students for employment in law enforcement, private security, corrections, juvenile facilities, and public safety settings. Police officers and security professionals provide protection of the general public.

In addition, the Academy Option includes the use of credits earned as a cadet in the Grand Lake Law Enforcement Academy. The academy is in compliance with the standards set by the State of Ohio and by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. Upon completion, cadets are qualified to take the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Test. Successful completion allows the student to become a law enforcement officer in any jurisdiction in Ohio.

As a police officer gains experiences and education, here are opportunities for advancement including employment at the federal level such as the secret service, the border patrol, and Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. Police officers can achieve advancement in their job as detectives, crime scene analysts, and departmental managers.

Law enforcement officers are expected to assist the investigation of crimes and traffic accidents and assist the public when they are in need of assistance. Other types of law enforcement professionals have more particular enforcement responsibilities.

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Law Enforcement Academy (GPS)

Technical Skills Trac Concentration

The Associate of Technical Study degree uses courses from existing two-year technical programs along with the general education base to fulfill a unique educational need. Intended for individuals with specialized technical interests, the Associate of  Technical Study degree allows the student to develop, with the guidance of a designated faculty advisor, an individualized technical program. This individualized program must establish an educational goal and include a concentration of courses required  to accomplish that goal.

The SkillsTrac option utilizes credits articulated from the SkillTrac training program in the Business Enterprise Center at the Lake Campus.

Program Requirements:

I. WRIGHT STATE CORE: 16 HOURS

CORE 1: COMMUNICATION: 3 HOURS

CORE 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

CORE 4: ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

CORE 5: SOCIAL SCIENCE: 3 HOURS

CORE 6: NATURAL SCIENCE: 4 HOURS

II. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 30 HOURS

As an alternative, part of the student’s departmental requirements may incorporate credit awarded through articulation or transfer agreements with other educational providers or substitutions granted by the university. Advisor approval required. At least twelve (12) semester hours of this work must be completed at Wright State University.

• TEG 2910 - Maintenance Fundamentals and Industrial Mechanics Credit Hour(s): 8
• TEG 2920 - Industrial Electricity and Fluid Power Credit Hour(s): 7
• TEG 2930 - Basic Machining and Welding Credit Hour(s): 6
• TEG 2940 - Industrial Controls and PLCS Credit Hour(s): 4
• TEG 2950 - Automation Systems Credit Hour(s): 5

III. ELECTIVES: 14 HOURS

TOTAL: 60 HOURS

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Skills Trac, Lake Campus, (GPS)