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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Industrial Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Industrial Technology Major
General Education (51 units)
(Includes 12 upper-division units, to be taken no sooner than the term in
which 60 units of coursework are completed.)
Major (71-72 units)
(including 18 upper-division units)
Industrial Technology Core (38-39 units)
I T 52, 74, 92, 102, 104, 107, 114, 115, 117, 118, 199 or S C 197; ACCT
4A or AG EC 31; MGT 106
Technical Specialty (33 units)
Select one:
---CAD/CAM Systems Management
I T 53, 112, 116, 131, 134, 144, 147, 148, 156, 158, 177
---Industrial Control Systems Management
I T 53, 110, 112, 116, 131, 133, 148, 156, 158; plus 6 units approved by
your adviser
---Quality Systems Management
I T 112, 116, 137, 148, 177, 184, 194; MGT 126; plus 9 units approved by
your adviser.
---Transportation Systems Management
I T 12, 53, 110, 112, 116, 120, 121, 122, 127, 129, 131
Additional requirements (17-20 units)
Upper-division writing skills: I T 198W (recommended); PHYS 2A; PHYS 2B;
MATH 45 or DS 71; C SCI 1; I T 20
(Note: Courses required above satisfy four G.E. area requirements [A3, B1, B4, and D3.])
Electives (0-1 units)
Total requirements (128 units)
(including 40 upper-division units)
__________
* See Advising Note 3
Advising Notes
- All courses (except I T 194) required for the major must receive a letter grade, including additional major requirements in General Education.
- Students must pass the upper-division writing exam or complete I T 198W with a grade of C or higher (to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed).
- I T 52 may be waived if equivalent work experience and/or training is demonstrated.
- The General Education requirement of 51 units may be exceeded depending upon the selection of courses.
- Students must take two science courses to meet the NAIT standards.
Bachelor of Vocational Education
Degree Requirements
General Education (51 units)
Major (73 units)
Swan Bill/Electives (28-34 units) (upper division)
Required Courses (39-45 units)
BVE 170, 172, 174, 175, 176, 178; H S 121; SPED 120; I T 92, 102, 117
Technical/Professional Electives (7-13 units). To be approved by B.V.E. adviser.
Additional requirements (0-4 units)
upper-division writing skills
Total requirements (124-128 units)
(including 40 upper-division units)
__________
* According to California Legislature's Swan Bill, up to 40 upper-division units can be granted to vocational instructors toward a baccalaureate degree; however, generally between 28-34 units are earned.
Industrial Technology Minor
The Minor in Industrial Technology consists of 20 units of which 9 must be upper-division. At least 12 units must be taken in one of these specialized areas of study: CAD/CAM systems management, industrial control systems management, quality systems management, or transportation systems management.
Certificate in Computer Process
Control Network Administration
The Certificate in Computer Process Control Network Administration consists of 15 units in industrial technology coursework. The student is required to take I T 112, 117, 133, and 158. In addition, 3 units must be selected from the following: I T 116, 134, 156, 177, 190, or 194.
Teacher Credential Program
The requirements for the Single Subject Waiver Program in Industrial and Technology Education include the following:
- General Education courses required for the B.S. in Industrial Technology.
- All IT Core courses required for the B.S. in Industrial Technology.
- Education Core: IT 12, 41, 52, 60, 80.
- 9 units each (in consultation with department adviser) in two different
specializations, i.e.:
---CAD/CAM Systems Management
---Industrial Control Systems Management
---Quality Systems Management
---Transportation Systems Management
For additional requirements, see Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology Single Subject Credential Program.
Master of Science Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Industrial Technology is a 30-unit program which
offers graduate study in both industrial and educational related professional
and technical fields. Emphasis is directed toward the attainment of advanced
competency in the areas of industrial and technology education as well as
manufacturing technology. Through selected courses, within the department
and other disciplines, knowledge and experience can be acquired in research
and development, management and adminis tration, technological studies,
and educational studies that are related to all areas of the field.
Admission Requirements. The Master of Science degree program in Industrial
Technology assumes preparation equivalent to a CSU undergraduate major in
technology education (industrial arts), industrial technology, or a related
field. Students who have not completed a degree in technology education
or industrial technology are expected to have completed the following courses
or their equivalents prior to enrollment in courses to be applied toward
the master's program: I T 41, 52, 60, 74, 102, 114, 115; MATH 11 or DS 71;
PHYS 2A; ERF 153 or DS 123.
Applicants whose preparatory education was principally in a language other
than English must earn a minimum TOEFL score of 550.
Classified Standing. A baccalaureate degree is required and an undergraduate
major in technology education, industrial technology, or a related field;
a 3.0 GPA (last 60 semester units); a 450V/430Q GRE score; separate college/school
application; three letters of reference from employers or faculty at the
university attended most recently; a personal statement of 500 words or
less indicating reasons for pursuing a master's degree; a preadmission consultation
session with the department graduate program coordinator. Students lacking
in any area with compensating strengths in other areas are encouraged to
apply.
Conditional classified standing may be granted to petitioning applicants
with a 2.5 to 2.99 GPA (last 60 semester units); GRE scores on file with
the university; separate college/school application; three letters of reference;
and a personal statement of 500 words or less. Students must request classified
standing in the program by the semester in which a maximum of 10 units to
be used toward the degree are completed.
Program Requirements. Under the direction of a graduate adviser, each
student prepares and submits a coherent program individually designed within
the following framework:
Specific Requirements
Required courses (15 units)
I T 223, 280, 282, 283, 285
Electives in industrial technology or related field (12 units)
(approved electives appropriate to individually designed program; a maximum
of 9 units may be 100-level courses)
Culminating Experience (3 units)
I T 298 or 299
Total minimum requirements (30 units)
Graduate Advising Notes
- Several of the 200-level and approved elective courses have prerequisites other than courses listed as admission requirements.
- Students should request specific information concerning the Master of Science degree and the program advising sheet from the department office.
- Upon admission, students should see the department graduate program coordinator for aid in program planning.
- To progress through the graduate program, students must: (a.) Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA (b.) Complete all prerequisite coursework (c.) Attain classified standing (d.) Meet the graduate writing skills requirement (e.) File for advancement to candidacy (f.) Complete the program requirements (g.) File a master's thesis or project committee assignment form (h.) Formally present and defend the thesis or project results
- Classified standing must be achieved by the semester in which students take the 10th program unit. All admission requirements must be met. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Advancement to candidacy requires the completion of 9 program units at California State University, Fresno, a minimum GPA of 3.0, meeting the graduate writing skills requirement, and filing a Petition for Advancement to Candidacy a minimum of one semester prior to enrollment in thesis or project and by established deadline.
- Students should demonstrate graduate writing proficiency by earning a B or better grade in the graduate course I T 280, Research Methodology. Students are also encouraged to publish their works in relevant journals or professional publications.
- See Division of Graduate Studies section in this catalog for university requirements.
