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The Bachelor of Science in Technology provides students with a breadth of knowledge and experience and gives students the option of using electives to develop depth in a chosen area. This program is best suited for students with general career goals or who want depth of knowledge in a specific technical area such as casting or quality and is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.

Technology Education Licensure is an optional concentration that provides students the opportunity to learn the application of technical skills in concert with educational expertise through targeted courses in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Students completing the technology education concentration are prepared to take the state licensing exam for teachers (K–12). ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED

Students majoring in Technology often find positions in entry-level engineering positions working in areas such as Auto-Cad design, product design and quality assurance. Graduates have found excellent careers in companies such as Elwood Engineered Casting, Soft-lite Window Corporation, Ford and GM.

Through the Technology Education program, students are hired almost immediately in school systems, not only in Ohio, but throughout the country. 

General Admissions for Freshman Students: Admission Requirements at the Kent Campus: The freshman admission policy at the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon the following: overall grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago. For more information on admissions, visit the admissions website for new freshmen.

For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED for the Technology Education Licensure concentration

Minimum 120 total credit hours and 39 upper-division hours for graduation. Minimum 2.000 GPA overall and 2.250 GPA in the Technology major required for graduation.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad knowledge and skills in the areas of manufacturing systems, electronics and digital systems, computer aided design and animation, materials and processes, automation systems, and technology management.
2. Demonstrate a broad understanding and appreciation of technology.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply high-technology knowledge and skills to succeed in the changing knowledge economy.

Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering