College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education
About This Degree
Students completing the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in General Technology can directly move their credits into the Technology Systems Bachelor of Science (BS) pathway including their certificate from a Utah Technical College.
An intention of this program is to allow those in the workforce an opportunity to advance in their career and to further their education by offering degrees that work well with their demanding schedules. Students without a Technical College certificate or the AAS in General Technology may also look toward this program to potentially utilize technical credits they have taken at Utah State University or other institutions. Course substitutions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This is at the advisor’s discretion. Students in Business, Engineering, and Outdoor Product are switching to Technology Systems because they want a more customized program.
Students will study a variety of subjects based on the emphasis area they choose. Business, marketing, manufacturing, CAD, robotics, controls, material science, electronics, color theory, textiles, digital design, computer science, cyber security, computer networking, and computer automation are just a few areas that students can discover through their coursework.
Advanced Manufacturing: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in manufacturing technologies and methods in the field of advanced manufacturing. Students will have the opportunity to delve into various facets of advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing, computer-aided drafting, computer-integrated manufacturing systems, and design optimization for additive manufacturing.
Cybersecurity: Prepares students to enter the complex and fast-paced world of information security. Students typically learn about network, wireless, cloud, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and business and cyber laws. The program focuses on applying ethical hacking to prevent attacks proactively, identifying and fixing vulnerabilities, and examining the field of cybersecurity.
Information and Computer Technology: Students can gain knowledge in hardware, automation, and administration areas by using technology programs with in-depth & hands-on courses.
Product Development: Students can gain knowledge in hard and soft-goods areas developing products, growing their own business, or working within industry.
Quality and Reliability: Students study Quality Management Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Root cause analysis, and Statistical Quality Control. These courses have a firm root in the manufacturing industry and present in many other fields of study. These courses provide a robust industry-focused background with guidance and input from industry partners who also have employees taking the content courses to enhance their skills.
Robotics, Automation, and Controls: Students can gain knowledge in HMI, PLC, networking, and robotics which is used in numerous industries with hands-on learning from Bridgerland Technical College, Davis Technical College, or Ogden-Weber Technical College.
Technical Management: Students can gain knowledge in business, economics, management, financing, and ethics to help build their own business or move into management positions.
- For more information about Technology Systems, see the Department of Technology Design and Technical Education website.
- Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor. For more information, please contact the advisor, or schedule an appointment through the online scheduler at http://caas.usu.edu/advising (TDTE Department).
- Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
- The highest math requirement for this degree is satisfaction of the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.
