Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)

Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)

In collaboration with Cincinnati State’s Workforce Development Center, the Engineering and Information Technologies Division offers the Applied Technology Specialist degree.

Students who complete all program requirements earn an Associate of Technical Studies degree.

The Applied Technology Specialist degree is designed for individuals with significant experience and past training in technical fields, such as those in the trades and military veterans. Students may receive up to 27 credit hours-- nearly half of the degree requirements-- for related education, specialized training, or past work experience.

Students must meet with their advisor to determine how much credit will be awarded for past education or experience, and to select courses needed to complete the degree, including elective courses from engineering technologies or information technologies fields.

For more information, please contact the Engineering and Information Technologies Division at (513) 569-1743.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)

Semester 1LecLabCredits
CIT 150Applied Technology Studies: Advanced Standing ( T) 1-27027
ENG 101English Composition 1 ( G) 303
FYE XXX First Year Experience Elective (B)  101
MAT XXX Mathematics Elective (G)  223
XXX XXX Humanities Elective (G)  303
XXX XXX Business Elective 1 (B)  303
XXX XXX Computer Skills Elective (B)  222
Semester 2  
COMM 110Public Speaking ( B) 303
XXX XXX Business Elective 2 (B)  223
XXX XXX Social Science Elective (G)  303
XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 1 (B)  223
XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 2 (T)  223
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G)  303
Total Credits:  30-561060

Electives

First Year Experience Elective
FYE 100College Success Strategies: Overview1
FYE 105College Success Strategies: Overview and Application2
FYE 110College Success Strategies: Practice and Application3
Mathematics Elective
MAT 125Algebra and Trigonometry4
MAT 131Statistics 13
MAT 151College Algebra4
MAT 251Calculus 15
Humanities Elective3
Any ART, CULT, FRN, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPN, THE
COMM 130Introduction to Film Studies3
Business Electives
ACC 101Financial Accounting3
MGT 101Principles of Management3
MGT 125Business Ethics3
MGT 130Project Management3
MGT 140Quality Management3
MKT 105Marketing and Customer Relations3
Computer Skills Elective
IM 111Computer Applications 3
IM 120Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel3
IM 130Electronic Word Processing: Microsoft Word3
IM 150Electronic Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint3
IM 170Electronic Project Management: Microsoft Project3
CET 100Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology3
EVS 110Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup4
MET 100Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology2
Social Sciences Elective3
Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC
Engineering Technology Electives 16
Any AMT, BMT, CET, EET, EMET, CMT, CSA, EVT, EVS, IT, MET, NETC, PSET, SET
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
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Program Chair consent required

Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.

  • This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
  • The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.

The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum. 

G = General Education course in this curriculum

B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum

T = Technical course in this curriculum

Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)

  • The student will be able to communicate as an individual.
  • The student will be able to apply oral skills.
  • The student will be able to apply written skills.
  • The student will demonstrate computer skills.
  • The student will demonstrate mathematical skills.
  • The student will demonstrate an ability to complete a Humanities course.
  • The student will demonstrate an ability to complete a Social Science course.
  • The student will demonstrate an ability to complete a Business course.

Courses

CIT 100 Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Technologies
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.

A course that prepares students for success in Engineering fields and Engineering Technologies fields including Biomedical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical. Topics include: investigating academic and career pathways; and building skills in measurement, data collection and graphing, problem solving, research, and basic computation.
Prerequisites: MAT 093 or appropriate placement
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CIT 105 OSHA 10 General Industry Safety
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A review of OSHA requirements governing electrical safe work practices at manufacturing and service facilities. Topics include: requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 and NFPA Standard 70E. Students who complete the course successfully receive OSHA 10 certification.
Prerequisites: None
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CIT 110 Introduction to Information Technologies
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.

A course that prepares students for success in Information Technology fields. Topics include: investigating career pathways; and building skills in problem solving, research, basic computation, and other foundational concepts.
Prerequisites: None
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CIT 130 Engineering Programming with MATLAB
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on foundation skills in computer programming, using the MATLAB language and environment, for students in engineering technologies majors who have no programming experience. Topics include: variables, arrays, conditional statements, loops, functions, plots, and data acquisition and analysis.
Prerequisites: MAT 125 or appropriate placement
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CIT 150 Applied Technology Studies: Advanced Sta
1-27 Credits. 1-27 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

Students complete courses or training programs or earn certifications that develop expertise in engineering technologies fields, and may receive up to 27 credit hours for these programs/certifications.
Prerequisites: Program Chair consent
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Instructor Consent Required

CIT 190 Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on career planning and exploration for students in Engineering Technologies and Information Technologies fields. Topics include: self assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills, job search strategies, and cooperative education policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: Placement into ENG 101A
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CIT 250 Engineering Community
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.

Students participate in instructor-facilitated community service experiences to engage high school students and teachers in STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) classroom activities that address applied engineering concepts.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
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Instructor Consent Required

Faculty

Program Chair/Advisor

Lawrence (Larry) Feist, BS
lawrence.feist@cincinnatistate.edu

Engineering and Information Technologies Division Advising

(513) 569-1743