Industrial Technology

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology

The Department of Applied Technology was created to address high-priority workforce development needs in the region. Students will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Administration Technology or Industrial Technology from Clarion University. Clarion University will provide the core curriculum of general education and business courses. The technical component of the degree will be provided by licensed, certified, accredited, or otherwise approved technical education partners.

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Each program concentration of the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology degree consists of a combination of courses targeting specific skills commonly used in the industry, as well as general and business courses. Students will be instructed in essential workplace technology and techniques while studying at their respective technical training partner locations (First Energy, NHLA, PMI, Triangle Tech, or The Learning Center). The remaining educational requirements of the program will be completed at the Venango Campus and are outlined below.

 

 

Technical Training Partners and Areas of Concentration

First Energy Corporation

Electric Utility Technology

 

National Hardwood Lumber Association

Hardwood Lumber Inspector

Precision Manufacturing Institute

CNC Maintenance & CNC Programmer
Electrical Arc Welding
Electromechanical Technology
Grinding Specialist
Industrial Robotics Technology
Industrial Robotics Maintenance
Milling Specialist
Plastics Technology
Quality Control
Tool, Die, Mold Technology
Tooling & EDM Technology
Tooling & Machining Technology

The Learning Center

Computer & Network Administration

 

Triangle Tech

CADD - Architectural or Mechanical
Carpentry and Construction Technology
Electricity - Maintenance & Construction
Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation &  Air Conditioning
Welding and Fabrication Technology

 

These core courses account for 32 of the 60 credits required for graduation from Clarion University. The technical courses will take place at the technical training partners location and account for the 28 hours of technical credit students need to complete their Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Technology.

General Education:

Complete the following 7 courses to equal 20 credits

ENG 111 (Writing II) 3 credits

MATH 112 (Excursions in Math) 3 credits

CIS 217 (Application of Microcomputers) 3 credits

PHSC 112 (Basic Physical Science) 3 credits

PSY 211 (General Psychology) 3 credits

CMST 113 (Public Speaking) 3 credits

HPE 111 (Health & Wellness) 2 credits

Industrial Technology Major:

Complete the following 4 courses to equal 12 credits

MGMT 120 (Intro to Business) 3 credits

MGMT 121 (Fundamentals of Management) 3 credits

ECON 175 (Economics of Free Enterprise & Public Policy) 3 credits

INDT 298 (Issues in Industrial Technology) 3 credits

 


Required Course Descriptions

Industrial Technology Check Sheet

Industrial Technology Brochure


Technical Courses:

Industrial Field Training (INDT 299) 28 credits

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