ROAD TO SUCCESS. College of Applied Science and Technology. Business & Information Technology

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1 College of Applied Science and Technology ROAD TO SUCCESS Since 1964, thousands of people have advanced their careers at Summit County s only community college. In 2014, the college reorganized and expanded the academic unit and renamed it the College of Applied Science and Technology. Today you can choose from approximately 30 associate degree programs, 11 bachelor s degree programs, many certificate programs and professional development opportunities. If you d like an education that works, you re looking in the right direction. Business & Information Technology We can help you meet the ever-shifting needs of today s business community with high-quality programs that promote your understanding, application and use of current technology, communication skills and critical thinking. Polsky Building M BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This program prepares you for beginning management or supervisory-level positions in business, industry or for self-employment. o Accounting o General o Small Business Management COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS You will be trained for an entry-level position as a business applications programmer, information center specialist or network analyst. o Programming Specialist o Web Development Specialist o Computer Maintenance and Networking (CISCO or Microsoft) HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT You can gain specialized and practical course experience focused on developing your career in the hospitality industry. o Culinary Arts o Restaurant Management o Hotel/Lodging Management MARKETING & SALES Equip yourself with the skills needed to fill an entry-level position in distributive business areas such as retailing, wholesaling and related services. o Advertising o Fashion * Associate of Applied Business degree for all programs listed above. BACHELOR S OF ORGANIZATIONAL SUPERVISION For those students with an associate degree seeking career advancement. This bachelor s degree requires 64 additional semester hours above associate degree. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NETWORKING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, SPECIALIZED IT APPLICATIONS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROGRAMMING OPTION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, WEB DEVELOPMENT

2 Engineering & Science Technology Gain the technical skills and education you need to improve, design and upgrade products, and solve the challenges of industry and commerce. Our degree programs are strongly oriented to industry and emphasize hands-on applications. We offer day and evening classes, cooperative work programs and industry-standard computer labs. Schrank Hall South CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY * ** ⱡ You can gain a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, technical drawing and communication skills, preparing you for opportunities in a variety of residential and commercial construction fields. ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY * ** ⱡ Through a solid understanding of fundamental concepts, this program teaches you how to develop, manufacture, install, test and maintain electronic equipment and systems. GEOGRAPHIC AND LAND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS/LIS) * ⱡⱡ This program prepares you to enter the job market as a GIS/LIS technician for business and industry. Emphasis on understanding and applications of digital geographic data. MANUFACTURING AND AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY * ** Gain training in computer-aided manufacturing including DAC, CNC, PLCs and quality control. Our industrial supervision option emphasizes administrative and technical aspects of first-line supervision. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY * ** ⱡ This program prepares you to work as a technician to develop, design, manufacture, test and service mechanical equipment, machines and products. SURVEYING AND MAPPING * ** ⱡⱡ Prepares graduates to enter the job market as surveying technicians (AAS degree) and professional surveyors (B.S. degree) in the state of Ohio. * Associate of Applied Science ** Bachelor of Science ⱡ Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, ⱡⱡ Accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission of ABET,

3 Public Service Technology Would you like a career that also benefits your community? We offer hands-on, practical experience to teach you how to help others and act as an agent for change. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management or an Associate of Applied Science in one of four technical programs. All AAS programs lead to step-up baccalaureate degrees. Polsky Building EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ** This unique bachelor s degree program can be obtained through the step-up option building on a related associates degree OR through a traditional degree option. Students study all areas of disaster management including response planning, disaster mitigation and recovery, disaster behavior, terrorism, leadership, and disaster hazard typologies. The all hazard approach is taught with students being able to work in many different sectors of emergency management including hospitals, government, nonprofit, and business sectors. This program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. CRIMINAL JUSTICE TEHNOLOGY * You can gain knowledge, skills, and technical expertise in the administration of justice as you prepare for a career in law enforcement, criminal investigation, security administration, forensics, the court system, or corrections. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT * Receive training that will enable you to work in early childhood settings with children from infancy to 5 years of age. After graduation, you may go on to direct your own center, become a family day care provider, or teach in a child care center. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY * This program is designed for Certified National Registry Emergency Medical Technical-Paramedics who seek to continue their education and develop technical skills. FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY * Graduates of this program are prepared to serve various fire protection agencies in fire prevention and suppression, property protection, fire investigation, hazardous materials and emergency response preparedness. The program is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. * Associate of Applied Science ** Bachelor of Science Applied General & Technical Studies Your general studies needs for English, mathematics and social sciences courses can be met here by student-centered faculty who are dedicated to teaching and learning. Faculty in the department work closely with your tutoring services to provide educational tools that can help you successfully complete your general studies courses. Polsky Building ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Through basic coursework and general education courses, you ll become the kind of individual who understands effective social values, scientific facts, and is a socially intelligent contributor to society. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE This degree teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people. The core curriculum emphasizes mathematics and science, but also includes English, history, and social studies. ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES Enables students to combine certifications (state, national, vendor), earned through an educational entity or a place of employment, with general education courses to meet the associate degree requirements. Anyone is eligible to pursue the ATS degree if they have received significant certifications for educational and/or workplace training.

4 Learning Labs: MATH LAB, POLSKY 332 Provides free help if you are having difficulty with a mathematics course. Learn how to: o Diagnose specific problem areas and analyze probable causes o Control math anxiety o Build better study skills o Reinforce the time and effort required to master skills in mathematics WRITING LAB, POLSKY 303 You ll get free, helpful feedback for all your academic writing needs, including: o Getting started o Focusing on the subject o Developing ideas o Writing introductions and conclusions o Punctuation o Grammar o Research paper citations STUDY SKILLS CENTER, POLSKY 342 Develop your study skills and college reading by: o Reading textbooks more efficiently o Comprehending more of what you read o Preparing for tests o Strengthening your vocabulary o Using memory techniques o Improving note taking skills o Scheduling your time better o Learning how to outline o Summarizing material College of Applied Science and Technology Centers and Outreach The College provides special programs geared to the specific needs of students, workers and employers. Training Center for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice/Police Academy Training Center for Fire and Hazardous Materials Training Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Cisco Academy Early College High School Prior Learning Experience

5 OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OFFERED: Accounting Specialist Advertising Business Management CISCO Networking CIS Database Development CIS Programming CIS Webmaster Computer Information Systems Computer Forensics Computer Security Construction Estimation Construction Management Corrosion Technology Criminal Justice/Corrections Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Criminal Justice/Safety Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Drafting and Computer Drafting Emergency Management Fire Protection Forensic Psychology Forensic Studies Forensic Study of Behaviors Geographic and Land Information Systems Heavy Construction Hospitality Management o Culinary Arts o Hotel/Lodging Management o Restaurant Management Marketing and Sales Materials Testing Professional Writing Quality Control Residential Building Residential Inspection Small Business Management Supervision and Management Surveying Technical Mathematics Workplace Writing MINORS OFFERED: Business Management Computer Forensics Computer Maintenance and Network Computer Security Criminal Justice/Corrections Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Criminal Justice/Security Administration Culinary Arts Emergency Management & Homeland Security Fire Protection Forensic Psychology Forensic Studies Hotel/Lodging Management Law Enforcement Marketing and Sales Programming Specialist Restaurant Management The University of Akron is the public research university for Northern Ohio. It is the only public university in Ohio with a science and engineering program ranked in the top five nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Serving 24,000+ students, the University offers approximately 300 associate, bachelor s, master s, doctoral and law degree programs and 100 certificate programs at sites in Summit, Wayne, Medina and Holmes counties. For more information, visit