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Program Description:

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) is a completion degree offered through the Lake Campus of Wright State University. It is intended for students who have already completed a two-year degree program or equivalent from an accredited community college, regional campus or technical college, and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program(s) of study provides students with knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for advancement in their chosen careers, and integrates technical skills developed within applied associate degree programs with professional skills intrinsic in a bachelor’s degree program.

Admission

As a degree completion program of study, students who apply must complete the admission process similar to that of bachelor-degree seeking students on the Dayton Campus.  Students must apply to be officially admitted into the BTAS degree and will be expected to meet the following admission requirements. Specifically:

• Associate Degree with a 2.0 GPA or semester hours completed with a 2.0 GPA minimum
• Successful completion of ENG 1100 
• Thee (3) other CORE courses completed from Elements 2, 3 or 4

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and digital communication skills

2. Students will apply skills to solve problems and deal with challenging situations in an organizational setting.

3. Students will develop competencies associated with ethics and social responsibility.

For more information:

• Lake Campus

Agriculture Concentration

Program Description

Wright State University- Lake Campus Agriculture program offers the opportunity for students to gain an agriculture degree through hands-on, web-based, one-on-one instruction that provides students with the foundation and experiences needed to be successful in their agriculture career. Students become well-rounded individuals in areas of agronomy, business, communication, and livestock production. The program allows flexibility with highly qualified instructors that still work directly with agriculture.

Admission Requirements

As a degree completion program of study, students who apply must complete the admission process similar to that of bachelor-degree seeking students on the Dayton Campus.  Students must apply to be officially admitted into the BTAS degree and will be expected to meet the following admission requirements. Specifically:

• Associate Degree with a 2.0 GPA or semester hours completed with a 2.0 GPA minimum
• Successful completion of ENG 1100 
• Three (3) other CORE courses completed from Elements 2, 3 or 4

?Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and digital communication skills
2. Students will demonstrate an applied knowledge of basic agronomic principles such as planting, harvesting, pesticide/herbicide use, soil science, and basic marketing concepts.
3. 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. 
4. Students will apply skills to solve problems and deal with challenging situations in an agricultural business or production setting.
5. Students will develop an understanding of past and current issues in agriculture ranging from agricultural history to GMO and niche markets.
6. 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/agriculture#requirements

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1 - COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2 - MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

Students must take MTH 1440, MTH 1450 or higher

ELEMENT 3 - GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4 - ARTS / HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5 - SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

Students should choose from:

BIO 1050 & BIO 1050L

BIO 1060 & BIO 1060L

BIO 1120 & BIO 1120L

BIO 1150 & BIO 1150L

Students should choose from:

CHM 1020 & CHM 1020L

CHM 1050 & CHM 1050L

EES 1050 & EES 1050L

EES 2510 & EES 2510L

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Departmental Requirements: 27 Hours

• APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 30 Hours

• FAS 1010 - Agricultural Society Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2030 - Introduction to Animal Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2040 - Introduction to Agronomy Credit Hour(s): 3
• FAS 2100 - Farm Business Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• Additional FAS courses or agriculture related technical courses (advisor approval required) Credit Hour(s): 18

V. General Electives: 25 Hours

Recommended: STT 2640

Total: 120 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.

• Agriculture (3 yr, No Prior) (GPS)

• Agriculture (3 yr, Prior) (GPS) 
• Agriculture, Lake Campus (GPS) 

Graphic Design Concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1 - COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2 - MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 3 - GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4 - ARTS AND HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5 - SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6 - NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Common BTAS Degree Requirements: 27 Hours

• APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Requirements: 55 Hours

• IT 1220 - Advanced Photography for Design and Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 2350 - Branding Experience Concepts Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3100 - Advanced Illustration Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3210 - Principles of Package Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3400 - 3D Digital Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 4310 - History of Graphic Design Credit Hour(s): 3

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• IT 4425 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 2

• or

• IT 4435 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 2

ADDITIONAL IT COURSES:

• IT or approved Graphic Design-related technical courses Credit Hour(s): 35

Must include a portfolio course (IT 2400 or equivalent).

Total: 120 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.

• Graphic Design, BTAS (3yr, No Prior) (GPS)
• Graphic Design, BTAS (3yr, Prior) (GPS)
• Graphic Design, BTAS (GPS)

BTAS, Digital Design Concentration

Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies: Digital Design Concentration

Program Description

The Bachelor of Technical Applied Studies degree in the digital design program prepares you for employment as a designer to combine various types of interactive media, composed of audio, images, kinetic text, vectors, and video with special effects to communicate information to an audience. Digital Design students build on their graphic skills and abilities with cutting-edge media software and hardware such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, Premiere Pro, Audition, Maya, Unity, Virtual Reality Oculus, HTC Vive systems, and 360 Camera to create attention-grabbing visuals and digital presentations and virtual experiences.

Admission Requirements

As a degree completion program of study, students who apply must complete the admission process similar to that of bachelor-degree seeking students on the Dayton Campus.  Students must apply to be officially admitted into the BTAS degree and will be expected to meet the following admission requirements. Specifically:

• Associate Degree with a 2.0 GPA or 48 semester hours completed with a 2.0 GPA minimum.
• Additional six credits from the WSU Core courses. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate various integrated digital skills integrated with design foundations to utilize basic trade practices.

2. Students will apply technical digital design skills to solve challenging industry problems with cutting-edge design solutions.

3. Students will develop a professional understanding of the industry practices, standards, and ethics related to working productively in client-designer relationships during the implementation of the projects.

For more information: 

https://lake.wright.edu/degrees-and-programs/bachelor-of-technical-and-applied-studies-multimedia-design-concentration

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1: COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2: MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 3: GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4: ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5: SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Common BTAS Degree Requirements: 27 Hours

• APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Requirements: 55 Hours

• IT 1220 - Advanced Photography for Design and Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 2350 - Branding Experience Concepts Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3400 - 3D Digital Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3410 - Virtual Reality Instructional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 3450 - Alternative Media Platforms Credit Hour(s): 3
• IT 4400 - Motion Graphics Credit Hour(s): 3

•  

• IT 4425 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour(s): 2

• or

• IT 4435 - Internship Credit Hour(s): 2

•  

• IT or approved Graphic Design-related technical courses Credit Hour(s): 35

• Must include a portfolio course (IT 2400 or equivalent).

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

Supervision and Management Concentration

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) is a completion degree offered through the Lake Campus of Wright State University. It is intended for students who have already completed a two-year degree program or equivalent from an accredited community college, regional campus or technical college, and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program(s) of study provides students with knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for advancement in their chosen careers, and integrates technical skills developed within applied associate degree programs with professional skills intrinsic in a bachelor’s degree program.

Admission Requirements

As a degree completion program of study, students who apply must complete the admission process similar to that of bachelor-degree seeking students on the Dayton Campus.  Students must apply to be officially admitted into the BTAS degree and will be expected to meet the following admission requirements. Specifically:

Learning Outcomes

1.Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and digital communication skills

2.Students will apply skills to solve problems and deal with challenging situations in an organizational setting.

3.Students will develop competencies associated with ethics and social responsibility.

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

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 38 Hours

ELEMENT 1 - COMMUNICATION: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 2 - MATHEMATICS: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 3 - GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 4 - ARTS / HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT 5 - SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT 6: NATURAL SCIENCES: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

II. Common BTAS Degree Requirements: 27 Hours

• APS 3000 - Applied Studies Technologies Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3010 - Training & Presentations Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3020 - Applied Business Leadership Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3030 - Services Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 3040 - Applied Studies Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4000 - Applied Studies Personnel Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4010 - Applied Studies Legal Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4020 - Project Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
• APS 4030 - Applied Studies Finance Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Requirements and Electives: 55 Hours

• ENG 3000 - Business Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 1160 - Introduction to Applied Business Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2120 - Financial Recordkeeping Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2170 - Integrated Office Software Credit Hour(s): 3
• OIS 2200 - Administrative Office Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• Approved Business, Technical Business, and/or related courses Credit Hours(s): 43

Total: 120 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.

• Supervision and Management (3 yr, No Prior) (GPS)

• Supervision and Management (3 yr, Prior) (GPS)

• Supervision and Management, Lake Campus (GPS)

• • Associate Degree with a 2.0 GPA or semester hours completed with a 2.0 GPA minimum
  • Successful completion of ENG 1100  
  • Three (3) other CORE courses completed from Elements 2, 3 or 4
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