For the working adults who have some college, military, and/or work experience, the Bachelor of Science degree program in Applied Technology is a unique degree program designed to meet their educational and career needs. The goal of the Applied Technology program is to recognize student prior learning and experience, and build upon that learning through a general education foundation along with technology course requirements for careers in business and technology. Accordingly, it not only incorporates the detailed skills and knowledge needed to work in the present-day technology environment, but also stresses fundamental concepts in multiple pathways to embrace changes in technology throughout the workforce. Included in the curriculum are courses that examine information assurance, process management, information systems, multimedia production, software applications, language, design, and internship/co-op opportunities.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology (BAT) program is a flexible STEM baccalaureate degree offering a broad technology base, designed for students who want to develop through selected technology pathways and/or in combination with multiple disciplines. This degree provides students with foundational skills in technology including exposure to information assurance, process management, information systems, multimedia production, software applications, technology language, and design. Students in the Applied Technology degree will learn foundational skills in technology with flexibility to customize additional course requirements based on pathways of individual interests and career needs. This provides students with technical skills in combination with the broad education necessary to compete for jobs in today's knowledge economy.
The course selection for this program will be approved by the faculty Program Chair after the student completes an interview with an Academic Advisor.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements (39 credits)
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| OR | |
| CTA 210 | Computer Science | 3 |
| | |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
SCI
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI 314 | Ethics for Computer Professionals | 3 |
Humanities Elective (3 credits)
Choose one course from:
ART, BBM 319, COM 245, CUL, DRA, DSN 110, ENG 360, ENG 310, ETN, HIS 230, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, TEC 215, VMG 311, VMG 312, VMG 313
Social Science Elective (6 credits)
Choose two courses from:
HIS, POL, PSY, SOC
Applied Technology Core (24 credits)
Course selections must be approved by an Academic Advisor.
| APL 310 | Applied Technology Capstone Planning | 3 |
| APL 410 | Applied Technology Capstone | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| SEC 210 | Principles and Practice of Information Security | 3 |
Art in Technology Elective
Choose one course from the following:
Intermediate Software Applications Elective
Choose one course from the following:
| CTA 226 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| CTA 315 | Effective Presentations through Technology | 3 |
Language in Technology Elective
Choose one course from the following:
| GMD 110 | Intro to JavaScript for Unity3D | 3 |
| SDD 100 | Basic to Intermediate Web Design | 3 |
| SDD 210 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| SEC 290 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 3 |
Process in Technology Elective
Choose one course from the following:
| GMD 105 | Video and Audio for Game Design | 3 |
| ISM 300 | Business Process Management | 3 |
| ISM 450 | Project Management and Practice | 3 |
College of Technology Electives (15 credits)
Choose five courses* from the following:
CTA, DSN, GMD, ISM, SDD, SEC, TEC, VFX, VMG, and HIT (for BAT majors only)
*Course selection must be approved by an Academic Advisor.
Certificate or Minor (15 credits)
Course required must be applicable toward a specific certificate or minor.**
**Certificate or minors may require prerequisites and/or require more than 15 credits. Course selection must be approved by an Academic Advisor.
Free Electives (27 credits)
Minimum Grade Policy
The Applied Technology program has set a minimum passing grade of “C-” for program core courses and required technology electives. Students receiving a grade lower than “C-” in any required core or technology elective course must retake that course.
CAP (Community & Academic Partnerships)/Co-op Program
In order to provide relevant work experience, students in the Applied Technology degree program have the option of completing up to 15 credit hours via a co-op assignment. The co-op option for Applied Technology is the equivalent of at least two semester courses, for a total of six credit hours. Students can complete their Applied Technology degree with 120 credit hours, whether they choose the co-op option or not. Because each co-op experience is individually designed, students must inform the Director of the CAP/Co-op program and the CNS Program Chair one semester before they would like to begin a co-op assignment.
In order to be eligible, students must first have completed two core courses in residence and at least 60 credits, plus a GPA of 2.5 or higher. For additional information on the CAP/Co-op program option, please see the website: www.wilmu.edu/coop/.
Suggested Program Sequence
Freshman
Semester 1
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| OR | |
| CTA 210 | Computer Science | 3 |
| | |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | |
Semester 2
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HUM Elective | 3 |
SCI
| Natural Science Elective | 3 or 4 credits |
| SEC 210 | Principles and Practice of Information Security | 3 |
Sophomore
Semester 1
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Art in Technology Elective | 3 |
| Intermediate Software Application Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | |
| Technology Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| PHI 314 | Ethics for Computer Professionals | 3 |
| Technology Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Junior
Semester 1
| APL 310 | Applied Technology Capstone Planning | 3 |
| Certificate or Minor Course | 3 |
| Process in Technology Elective | 3 |
| Technology Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Certificate or Minor Course | 3 |
| Certificate or Minor Course | 3 |
| Language in Technology | 3 |
| Technology Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Senior
Semester 1
| APL 410 | Applied Technology Capstone | 3 |
| Certificate or Minor Course | 3 |
| Certificate or Minor Course | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| Technology Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |