Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)
Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)
In collaboration with Cincinnati State’s Workforce Development Center, the Center for Innovative Technologies 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 military veterans and other individuals with significant experience in a technical field. Students may receive up to 30 credit hours, nearly half of the degree requirement, 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.
Applied Technology Specialist (ATSP)
All degree-seeking students must complete a First Year Experience (FYE) course as part of the first 12 credit hours taken at Cincinnati State.q
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | ||
| CIT 150 | Applied Technology Studies: Advanced Standing | 30 | ||
| XXX XXX Computer Skills Elective | 2 | |||
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Humanities Elective | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Business Elective 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | |||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | ||
| XXX XXX Business Elective 2 | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 1 | 3 | |||
| XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 2 | 3 | |||
| Total Credits: | 0 | 0 | 62 | |
Electives
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 125 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| Business Electives | ||
| ACC 101 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 125 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 130 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 140 | Quality Management | 3 |
| MKT 105 | Marketing and Customer Relations | 3 |
| MKT 110 | Sales and Customer Relations | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| COMM 130 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| Any ART, CULT, FRN, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPN, THE | ||
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | ||
| Computer Skills Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications 1 | 3 |
| IM 112 | Computer Applications 2 | 3 |
| IM 120 | Electronic Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| IM 130 | Electronic Word Processing: Microsoft Word | 3 |
| IM 140 | Electronic Database Management: Microsoft Access | 3 |
| IM 150 | Electronic Presentations: Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| IM 170 | Electronic Project Management: Microsoft Project | 3 |
| BMT 151 | Biomedical Instrumentation 1 | 4 |
| CET 100 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology | 3 |
| EMET 140 | Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Foundations | 2 |
| EVS 110 | Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup | 4 |
| MET 100 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology | 2 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Topics in Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Engineering Technology Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Any AMT, BMT, CET, EET, EMET, CMT, CSA, EVT, EVS, IT, MET, NETC, PSET, SET | ||
| 1 | Program Chair consent required |
Courses
CIT 100 Introduction to Engineering Technologies
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A course that prepares students for success in Engineering Technologies fields including Biomedical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical. Topics include: investigating career pathways; and building skills in measurement, data collection and graphing, problem solving, research, and basic computation.
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 120 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
5 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on math used within the context of engineering applications. Topics include: algebraic manipulations of engineering equations, trigonometry, vectors and complex numbers, sinusoids, systems of equations, differentiation, integration, and differential equations.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 and MAT 126 or MAT 152 or MAT 153 or appropriate placement test score
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CIT 150 Applied Technology Studies: Advanced Standing
30 Credits. 30 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
Students complete courses or training programs or earn certifications that develop expertise in Engineering Technologies fields.
Prerequisites: Program Chair Consent
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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: AFL 085 an MAT 120, or appropriate placement test score
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