Technology Systems BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

It is recommended that students have either obtained a Utah Technical College Certificate or accumulated 30 technical credits from an accredited institution.

Admission may be granted to those with 30 prior USU technical credits, subject to advisor approval, or for those intending to fulfill 30 technical electives as part of their academic plan.

Year 2

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Take the ALEKS Math Placement Test if QL is still needed.

APEC 1600 - Natural Resources and American Economic Institutions (BAI) 3 credit(s) or
ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3 credit(s) (preferred or other BAI course)
ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU)
Lower-level Emphasis course (3 credits - Choose from list)
Lower-level Emphasis course (3 credits - Choose from list)
Lower-level Emphasis course (2 credits - Choose from list)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Students may be eligible for their AAS after this semester. See advisor for more information.

BUSN 1010 - Business Principles (BSS) 3 credit(s)
BUSN 2200 - Professional Communications 3 credit(s)
Quantitative Literacy (QL) course
Breadth Life Science (BLS) or Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course
Lower-Level Emphasis Course (3 credits - choose from list)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)
ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s)
TESY 3000 - Hazard Recognition & Control 3 credit(s)
Breadth Life Science (BLS) or Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) course
Breadth Integrated Studies Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

TESY 3020 - Technology Enterprises 3 credit(s)
TESY 3300 - Electronic Systems and Programming (QI) 3 credit(s) or
FIN 3200 - Fundamentals of Finance I (QI) 3 credit(s)
Breadth Humanities (BHU) Course
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course
Upper-Level Emphasis Course (3 credits - choose from list)

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Apply for graduation.

TESY 4000 - Technology Systems Seminar 1 credit(s)
ASTE 3440 - Science, Technology, and Modern Society (DSC) 3 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course
Upper-Level Emphasis course (3 credits - choose from list)
Upper-Level Emphasis course (3 credits - choose from list)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

TESY 4250 - Internship in Technology Systems 1-12 credit(s) (register for at least 3 credits)
or
TESY 4900 - Senior Project in Technology Systems 1-6 credit(s) (register for at least 3 credits)
Communications Intensive (CI) course
Upper-Level Emphasis course (3 credits - Choose from list)
Upper-Level Emphasis course (3 credits - Choose from list)