You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
B.S. in Industrial
Technology
Programs of Study:
CAD/CAM Systems Management
Industrial Control Systems Management
Quality Systems Management
Transportation Systems Management
Teacher Credential Program
(Single Subject Waiver)
M.S. in Industrial Technology
Minor in Industrial Technology
Bachelor of Vocational Education
Certificate in
Computer Process Control Network Administration
Tony M. Au, Chair
Coordinators:
Norman A. Gullickson, Teacher Education
Matthew M. Yen, Graduate
Merle S. Adrian, Clift C. Cullen, Edward A. Gaiser, Gary E. Grannis, Norman A. Gullickson, Kenneth D. Moshier, Gary B. Paglierani, Gary H. Winegar
The faculty are well qualified within their respective areas of instruction
and each student is assigned an academic adviser within his or her field
of study. The department is recognized for its diversification of faculty
representing the makeup of professionals that must interact in the field.
Several are recognized for outstanding contributions and leadership within
their professions.
Programs of study prepare leaders in science, technology, management, and design. Individual programs are planned to provide for professional careers in teaching, business, and industry.
The industrial technology program is accredited by the National Association for Industrial Technology and recognized as one of the premier programs in the nation. Emphasis is placed on training men and women for industrial management positions.
Industrial Technology (I T) at California State University, Fresno is preparing today's and tomorrow's leaders of industry. I T equips the graduate to use and manage 21st century technology. All of the courses in Industrial Technology's B.S. program cover state-of-the-art principles and use lab experiences to illustrate their applications. Computer software is used both as a tool and to stimulate processes. Four technical concentrations build on a common core of technology and management. Our faculty members are dedicated educators who have the industrial experience necessary to do an outstanding job in the classroom.
Enrichment opportunities abound for I T students. Professional societies active in the program include Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT), the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), American Society of Quality (ASQ), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Automation Society of America (ISA), and American Society of Automotive Engineers (ASAE). Through participation in one or more of these groups, students learn more about their profession and interact with working professionals in their field. Internships are also available to provide on-the-job experience to interested students.
I T graduates get technically oriented jobs with an average starting salary of $35,000 in the San Joaquin Valley. A recent survey of alumni indicates that after eight years on the job, the typical graduate is making $55,000 and is in a technical management position.
The Fresno State Industrial Technology program is fully accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT).
The Master of Science in Industrial Technology program prepares graduates to assume positions of leadership and management. The program consists of a common core of 18 units of technical management courses and 12 units of elective courses, depending on the individual's educational and career objectives.
The major focus of industrial technology is to prepare individuals for
technical and industrial management positions. Projections indicate that
industrial technology graduates will be in high demand for many years. The
reason for this demand is that manufacturing- and service-oriented industries
are reorganizing facilities and personnel to facilitate contemporary management
systems and technologies. Industry needs qualified technical managers who
can contribute to better product reliability, efficiency, and improved productivity.
Examples of positions held by industrial technology graduates are assistant
plant engineer, fleet service representative, manufacturing engineer, operations
supervisor, production planning analyst, production scheduling coordinator,
and quality control supervisor.
Industrial and Technology Education Teachers. Teachers are in short
supply. The need will become even greater as new curriculum programs emerge
in industrial and technological education. This demand is attributed to
emerging technologies and expanded applications for industrial and technological
education.
The Clinic Program is a hands-on program designed to answer research questions for business or industry and to expose students to the reality of professional practice. The program involves cooperative teams, comprised of three to five students, a faculty adviser, support staff, and a company liaison working on projects identified and funded by a business or industry. Some of the clinic projects which have been completed include the Hughes Aircraft Project, Grundfos Manufacturing Project, Duncan Enterprise Project, Raytheon Systems and Wawona Foods, and Raytheon Systems.
