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 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIT 150 | Applied Technology Studies: Advanced Standing ( T) | 1-27 | 0 | 27 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE XXX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective (G) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Humanities Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Business Elective 1 (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Computer Skills Elective (B) | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Business Elective 2 (B) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Social Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 1 (B) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Engineering Technology Elective 2 (T) | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 30-56 | 10 | 60 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 121 | ||
| MAT 125 | Algebra and Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 | 3 |
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Any ART, CULT, FRN, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPN, THE | ||
| COMM 130 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | |
| Computer Skills Elective | ||
| IM 111 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| IM 112 | 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 | 4 | |
| CET 100 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Technology | 3 |
| EMET 140 | 2 | |
| EVS 110 | Environmental Science: Conservation and Cleanup | 4 |
| MET 100 | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology | 2 |
| Social Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Any CRJ, ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | ||
| Engineering Technology Electives 1 | 6 | |
| Any AMT, BMT, CET, EET, EMET, CMT, CSA, EVT, EVS, IT, MET, NETC, PSET, SET | ||
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| 1 | 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
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
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
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: ENG 085 and MAT 126 or MAT 152 or MAT 153 or appropriate placements
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
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
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: ENG 085 and MAT 124, or appropriate placements
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
Instructor Consent Required
Faculty
Program Chair/Advisor
Lawrence (Larry) Feist, BS
lawrence.feist@cincinnatistate.edu