You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Tony M. Au, Chair
Coordinators:
Gary E. Grannis, Teacher Technology Education
Merle S. Adrian, Clift C. Cullen, Edward A. Gaiser, Norman A. Gullickson, Kenneth D. Moshier, Gary B. Paglierani, Matthew M. Yen
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.
The primary mission of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology is to prepare individuals for technical management careers in business, agriculture, government, and industry.
The program of study is drawn from a variety of disciplines that include theory and practice in the sciences, mathematics, design, materials, computer related technologies, production processes, communication, quality assurance, and business administration. This applied program of study is guided by prescribed accreditation standards of the National Association of Industrial Technology and taught by competent qualified faculty. A special attribute of the program includes emphasis on contemporary technologies used to increase management and production efficiencies.
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 (SAE). 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 $40,000-$45,000 in the San Joaquin Valley, and $50,000-$55,000 in the Bay Area and Los Angeles Area. A recent survey of alumni indicates that after eight years on the job, the typical graduate is making $55,000-$70,000 and is in a technical management position.
California State University, Fresno's 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.
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 Solutions Center 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, Haeger Company, and Canandaigua Winery. Industrial Technology students typically participate in a Solutions Center program in their senior year.
Industrial Technology Courses