Catalog: Industrial Technology

Department of Applied Technology

Associate of Applied Science: Industrial Technology

The mission of the Department of Applied Technology at Venango College of Clarion University is to provide students with comprehensive technical education and academic skills that match the needs of our community and the employers of our region.

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 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.

Each program concentration of the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology degree consists of a combination of multiple courses targeting specific skills commonly used in the industry, as well as general education and business courses. Students will be instructed in essential workplace technology and techniques while studying at their respective technical training partner locations (Precision Manufacturing Institute, Triangle Tech, The Learning Center, National Hardwood Lumber Association, FirstEnergy Corp., or Erie Institute of Technology.). The remaining educational requirements of the program will be completed at the Venango Campus and are outlined below.

Accreditations

The Industrial Technology program was awarded national accreditation by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) on November 10, 2009, at the ATMAE Board of Accreditation hearing in Louisville, Ky. ATMAE is recognized as the premier professional association for the accreditation of industrial technology programs in colleges, universities, and technical institutes.

The organization is also responsible for the promotion of industrial technology in business, industry, education, and government, as well as certification of industrial technologists and recognition of their continued professional development.

ATMAE accreditation ensures that the university has met a series of national standards to provide industry with highly competent employees and assures the graduate of an ATMAE-accredited program that they are receiving a marketable degree through relevant curricula. Clarion University's Industrial Technology program's accreditation followed a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process, which included a three-day on site visit by an ATMAE team of external reviewers in April, 2009.

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology Program Outcomes:

1. demonstrate knowledge of industry standards for safety and compliance,
2. demonstrate the proper use of industrial equipment,
3. understand and apply proper techniques for analyzing and producing drawings,
4. differentiate technology processes and their applicability, and
5. demonstrate the skills needed to advance to areas of industrial supervision and seek continuing higher education

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology Program Goals:

1. Ensure that programs of study remain current with industry standards and needs
2. Provide accessibility  of the program to all students
3. Provide the highest quality atmosphere for instruction
4. Ensure graduate employability
5. Ensure a safe learning experience
6. Provide opportunity for graduates to continue their formal education
7. Provide a learning experience that will ensure student retention

Core Requirements:

The following curriculum is to be completed by all Associate of Applied Science degree seeking majors and is the foundation for all Technical Concentrations within the Industrial Technology Program.

General Education: Complete the following 7 courses to equal 20 credits

ENG 111, MATH 112, CIS 217, PHSC 112, ECON 211, CMST 113, HPE 111,

Industrial Technology Major: Complete the following 4 courses to equal 12 credits

MGMT 120, MGMT 320, BSAD 240, INDT 301

Technical Courses: Industrial Field Training (INDT 299) 28 credits

Students will select from the list of concentrations listed below, and complete up to 30 credits of technical education in their selected area of emphasis at Precision Manufacturing Institute, Triangle Tech, The Learning Center, National Hardwood Lumber Association, Erie Institute of Technology or PA NMT. The specific courses needed for each concentration can be found at www.clarion.edu/appliedtech-INDT.

Technical Concentrations

Biomedical Equipment Technology

CADD - Architectural

CADD - Mechanical

Carpentry & Construction Technology

CNC Machinist

CNC Operator

CNC/Machinist Technician

Electrical Arc Welding

Electricity - Maintenance & Construction

Electronics Engineering Technology

Electronics Technician

Hardwood Lumber Inspector

Industrial Automation and Robotics Technology

Maintenance Technician

Mechatronics Technology

Nanomanufacturing

Natural Gas Technology

Network & Database Professional

Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Welding

Welding & Fabrication Technology

Total Credits needed for Graduation: 60 credits