Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2006

College of Technology

Dr. Marilyn Davis, Interim Dean
Deborah L. Thompson, Associate Dean
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See Introductory Information   
See Admission and Progression Policies   
See Bachelor of Applied Technology   
See Bachelor of Science in Health Science   

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College of Technology

The College of Technology is the largest post-secondary technical institution in Idaho. The College provides high quality professional-technical programs that are designed to meet the employment and economic development needs of business and industry.

Students are offered a distinctive opportunity to acquire a professional-technical education in a University setting. In this setting, students may participate in a wide range of campus activities in addition to completing occupationally-focused programs of study. Programs of study include adult basic education, special workforce training and development, technical certificate programs, associate degree programs, bachelor's degree programs, and graduate degree programs.

Students may gain leadership skills by participating in organizations such as the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU), Delta Epsilon Chi, the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), the Business Professionals Association (BPA), and Skills USA.


Admission to the College of Technology

Prospective students are admitted to College of Technology programs based on their interests, aptitudes, and potential to succeed in specific programs of instruction. Some programs have specific entry requirements in addition to the general requirements. Part-time enrollment in some regular preparatory programs is possible. Counselors are available to assist students in choosing programs and completing applications. For additional information, contact the College of  Technology's Student Services Office at (208) 282-2622.

Admission Process

Because some programs fill several months in advance, all necessary documentation should be completed and returned to respective offices as early as possible. If applications are late, processing may be delayed. Students may appeal admission decisions through a petition process.

Upon completion of fourteen (14) College of Technology credits with a 2.0 GPA or better, students are eligible for academic admission.

The following professional/technical standards were established by the Idaho State Board of Education and implemented at the beginning of the Fall 1997 semester.

A. Students who graduate from high school in 1997 or later must:

1. Verify graduation from an accredited high school by providing an official transcript that reflects the date of graduation, completion of the Professional-Technical Admission Standards (see below), and a minimum 2.0 GPA, and
2. Meet the minimum COMPASS levels or the equivalent ACT/SAT scores established by the program of choice.

B. Students who graduated from high school or received a GED prior to 1997 must:
1. Verify graduation from an accredited high school by providing an official transcript that reflects the date of graduation and a minimum 2.0 GPA, or verify an earned GED by providing an official certificate, and
2. Meet the minimum COMPASS levels or the equivalent ACT/SAT scores established for the program of choice.
C. Students who do not meet the above requirements may be granted admission on a provisional basis. Students admitted provisionally will enter on academic probation and must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better to continue in College of Technology courses. At a minimum, students must:
1. Have graduated from high school or have earned a GED certificate or equivalent, and
2. Meet the minimum COMPASS levels or the equivalent ACT/SAT scores established for the program of choice.

D. Students who do not meet the above standards for provisional admission and still want to pursue admission should contact the College of Technology's Student Services Office at (208) 282-2622 to inquire about the appeal process. Students admitted through the appeal process must complete an admission agreement which requires attending five College of Technology Success Track and Retention System (STARS) workshops and/or enrollment in ACAD 102, First Year Seminar. To maintain enrollment, students admitted through the appeal process must also complete the initial 12 credits with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Professional-Technical Admission Standards

Subject
 High School Credit
 Required Course(s)
Mathematics
 4 cr*
 Algebra I & II, Geometry, Analytical Geometry, Applied Math I & II, Trigonometry, Discrete Math, Statistics, Calculus
Natural Science
 4 cr*
 Applied Biology/Chemistry, Principles of Technology (Applied Physics), Anatomy, Biology, Earth Science, Geology, Physiology, Physical Science, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, 500 level and above Technology
English
 8 cr
 Composition, Literature, Applied English in the workplace.

*Six (6) credits recommended for students intending to pursue education beyond the Associate of Applied Science.

Acceptance

An acceptance letter is sent to all accepted College of Technology applicants. An advance registration deposit, which will be applied to the first registration fee, is required of applicants upon acceptance into a College of Technology program to assure a place in the program. Registration materials will be mailed to accepted students approximately three weeks prior to fee payment. 


Non-attendance Policy:  Students not attending the first day of class may be disenrolled due to non-attendance.


Change of Curriculum

Students who want to change registration from the College of Technology to academic courses are required to meet the University's academic admission standards. Students should contact the College of Technology's Student Services Office to initiate the process.

Credits

One College of Technology credit is equivalent to approximately 15 hours of lecture, 30 hours of laboratory, or 45 hours of clinical or internship.

Credits Granted for Previous Training or Experience

1. A student seeking credit for prior training, education, or work experience must complete a petition (initiated through the Student Services Office) and receive official approval. Performance objectives established for specific program courses must be met. The assessment procedure includes providing written documentation of training and experience, completing written examinations and demonstrations of skills, and submitting to interviews with program faculty.

2. If the petition is approved, and once the student has successfully completed one semester of coursework, the course(s) for which the student is granted credit for prior training, education, or work experience will be noted on the transcript. "Successful completion" is defined as receiving a minimum, cumulative 2.0 GPA without any F grades.

General Education Requirements

Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree must complete sixteen (16) credits of general education coursework. The sixteen hours must include:
1. Six (6) credit hours of communication selected from Goals 1 and 2
2. Three (3) credit hours of mathematics/computation
3. Three (3) credit hours of social science/human relations/interpersonal communications selected from Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12.
4. Four (4) additional credit hours from any courses that meet the requirements for Goals 4 through 12.

Students transferring into an Idaho State University Bachelor degree program may count TGE 101 Spoken Communication toward the fulfillment of Goal 2.

Progression

Progression into succeeding courses of study will require successful completion (passing grades) of any courses listed as prerequisites for those desired courses.

Change of Program

To change programs within the College, a currently-enrolled student must see a counselor in the Student Services Office. The counselor will assist the student with the completion of a Change of Program Card. Once all required signatures are obtained, the card must be returned to the Student Services Office.

If a student is on probation and changes to another program, the probation status is transferred to the new program. If a student is on academic dismissal and changes programs, the dismissal status transfers to the new program. A student on academic dismissal cannot enroll for a specific period of time or must petition to waive the dismissal period. Students entering a new program after academic dismissal enter on academic probation.

Application for Graduation:
Students planning to graduate should apply for graduation no later than one semester before all requirements are completed. Students should contact the Student Services Office to obtain applications for graduation and pay the $20 graduation/diploma fee. Additional and optional graduation applications may be completed for a fee of $10 each.


Certificates

The following certificates are offered for designated programs through the College of Technology. Programs offering certificates meet approved curriculum.

Postsecondary Technical Certificate
Technical Certificate
Advanced Technical Certificate

Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is offered for designated programs through the College of Technology. Programs offering this degree are at least 18 months in length and follow specific approved curricula. For additional information, contact the Student Services Office at the College of Technology at (208)-282-2622.

Bachelor of Applied Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.T.) degree is an optional baccalaureate degree for students who have completed Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees approved by the Idaho State Board of Education. All A.A.S. degree programs at ISU are approved. If students want to coordinate the option of using the A.A.S. to apply toward a B.A.T. degree, they should consult with their A.A.S. program advisors about which general education courses may be used to fulfill requirements for both the A.A.S. and the B.A.T. degrees. More detailed information is provided in this catalog under General Information. The B.A.T. degree is administered through the Student Services Office in the College of Technology.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Applied Technology degree is to provide applied technology graduates the opportunity to expand their general education competencies and to enhance the technical coursework of their AAS with related academic coursework.

The BAT degree includes the following credit requirements:
 
Requirements Electronic Systems Technology 
3-year AAS Minimum Academic Credits 		 All Other ISU SAT AAS Programs Minimum Academic Credits
Academic credits awarded for technical coursework in an Associate of Applied Science Degree* 76
(58 lower division credits awarded; 18 upper division credits awarded for coursework completed for AAS degree)		 4 sem AAS = up to 44
4.5 sem AAS = up to 50
5-6 sem AAS = up to 44 (all lower division credits)
General Education Requirements, 16 credits of which will be completed in the AAS approximately 31 approximately 34
Academic Coursework** 29 
(18 of these 29 academic credits must be upper division credits; these credits are all earned beyond coursework completed for the AAS degree) 		 4 sem ± 50
4.5 sem ± 44 
5-6 sem ± 44
(36 of the 44 academic credits must be upper division credits)
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED 136 128

*Out-of-state AAS degrees must be evaluated for meeting Idaho State Board of Education standards. If the AAS degree is over 5 years old, the student must be evaluated for currency in technical field.
**A minimum of 12 of these credits must support the AAS technical coursework. All BAT students must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in academic coursework for graduation. No more than 32 credits of the academic coursework may be taken from the College of Business, unless the student wishes to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Upper division academic coursework must relate to the student's approved goal statement. It is recommended that 24 academic credits be completed after degree plan approval.

After completing a minimum of 15 credit hours of BAT general education requirements and one semester of the technical program, the BAT student develops an individualized degree plan in consultation with both academic and technical advisors assigned to the student by the BAT Committee Chair in the College of Technology Student Services Office. Based on the student’s concise and clearly written goal statement, the individualized degree plan will list the specific approved courses that meet the above described degree requirements. The degree plan and the goal statement must be approved by the BAT Committee. Students who received their AAS degree under the terms of catalogs prior to 2000-2001 may petition to graduate under the BAT policy outlined in the 1999-2000 catalog.

College of Technology Student Services
RFC Building (#48)
(208) 282-3939
www.isu.edu/departments/IEP/BAT.html



Regular Preparatory Programs

Each of the college's preparatory programs consists of a series of courses designed to teach the necessary skills and knowledge of a specific occupational field. Program length may vary depending on  student's academic qualifications at timeof acceptance. One semester consists of sixteen weeks of instruction. Programs operate on the average of six hours each week day.

Program/Option/Course Availability

A program, option, and/or course may not be offered if one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. insufficient student enrollment
2. a certified instructor is not available
3. adequate facilities and/or equipment are not available

Other Policies

Policies not stated in the College of Technology section of the catalog will follow Idaho State University policies. Waiver of any of the above rules may be made only by petition and with the approval of the program coordinator, department chair, and the Associate Dean of the College of Technology.
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