Accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology, this program provides opportunities for students to specialize in any one of a variety of technical areas. The general education core and technical core provide a foundation that allows specialization through selection of one of the following concentrations: Computer Information Technology, Construction, Drafting and Design, Electro/Mechanical, Electronics and Industrial Management.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 12 semester hours must be earned in the student’s chosen concentration at Cleveland State Community College.
Computer Information Technology Concentration: Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in employment in the computer service industry. The purpose of this program is to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware and software and the technical skills required to install and maintain computer systems. This program also helps a student prepare for Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and the following CompTIA certifications: Security+, A+ and Network+.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science elective.
Construction Technology Concentration: Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in residential and commercial building at the technician level.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts, Math/Natural Science and Social/Behavioral Science elective .
Drafting and Design Concentration: Industrial Technology Concentration, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in drafting and design with a choice of emphases in Architecture, Civil and/or Mechanical Drafting. This program incorporates the knowledge and skills needed to prepare the student for numerous job and career opportunities in their field.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science elective .
2In consultation with academic advisor, students may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements.
Architecture Emphasis
(Guided Electives)
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Civil Emphasis
(Guided Electives)
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Mechanical Emphasis
(Guided Electives)
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Electro-Mechanical Concentration: Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in employment in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance in the manufacturing industry.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science elective .
2In consultation with academic advisor, students may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements.
Electronics Concentration: Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
This concentration is designed for those students interested in the design, installation and repair of electronics and computer controlled manufacturing processes and robotics.
This is a technical program designed to equip students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree.
Summary of Required Hours
1In consultation with academic advisor, students may select appropriate Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Science elective .
2In consultation with academic advisor, student may select electives that meet career/college degree requirements.
Operations Technician Concentration: Industrial Technology, A.A.S.
Students interested in an operations career in manufacturing should consider the following suggested course work. The courses expose students to the technical, conceptual, communication and people skills necessary to be a successful manager.
This is a technical program designed to prepare students for employment. This program is not a transfer program, although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor’s degree. All students taking this curriculum will be given the “Compass Test” to discern whether they need remedial or developmental courses in Math and English.
Summary of Required Hours
1All students taking this curriculum will be required to take the “computer competency” test. If one should not pass, they then must take CIS 1110, Business Applications on PC’s, before they can take CIS 1121, Spreadsheets/Databases.
2Check with your advisor.
3These electives can be taken as a series of one-hour classes.
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