Associate of Science in INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - Performance Student Learning Outcome

Program Description

The Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Technology is a transfer program.  It prepares completers to go directly to work in the technology field or to continue toward a baccalaureate degree in industrial technology or a related field.  The program is designed to transfer without a loss of credit to the Industrial Technology program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  Areas of study include computer graphics, simulation, and modeling; business organization and management; and problem solving. 

Objectives

• To enable students to acquire the general education competencies expected of an associate of science degree graduate
• To provide the necessary foundation coursework for students seeking to continue their education in the baccalaureate degree program in industrial technology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and other senior institutions
• To provide the necessary theory and skills for graduates to work effectively in an industrial setting

Expected Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Technology will

• Apply  technology to business and industry
• Function as a team member in business and industry settings
• Design technology solutions to improve performance of industrial processes
• Construct, test and modify devices for manufacturing and industrial uses
• Apply critical thinking and independent decision making

Specific Degree Requirements

Students wishing to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from South Louisiana Community College must

• Successfully complete all required developmental courses prior to enrolling in any course in the major
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in each of the following General Education courses:  English 1010, English 1020, and MATH 1100
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in each of the major courses
• Earn 15 of the 30 hours of required courses in the major at SLCC
• Earn a minimum of 18 hours toward the degree in residence at SLCC
• Earn 12 of the last 18 hours of the degree program in residence at SLCC
• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all courses applied to the degree as well as an adjusted SLCC cumulative grade point average of 2.0