Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology

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In the Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology Program, you will take a variety of science courses and technology courses intended to help you better solve problems and understand engineering. This program is intended for students who already have an AAAS, AAS or ATA. For the full list of accepted degrees, see below.

Curriculum & RequirementsAcademic Plan

Distance Learning Option

This program is also offered at the campuses of Clark College, South Seattle Community College and Bellevue Community College.

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Curriculum & Requirements

Applied Technology Major, Bachelor of Science (BS)

This program is designed for students who have graduated with an associate degree in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS), Associate degree in Applied Science (AAS), Associate degree in Technical Arts (ATA) in computer technology, electronics technology, mechanical engineering technology, civil engineering technology, drafting/design technology and similarly named programs at community colleges. This degree allows these students to continue their education by taking liberal arts courses, additional advanced technology courses, and supporting courses to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree.

  • Entrance into this program requires an AAS, AAAS, ATA, or similar degree in an approved area from an accredited two-year college. Applicants must have a GPA ≥2.5 for the Technology coursework in the AAS, AAAS, or ATA degree. Graduation requires maintaining an overall GPA ≥2.5 for this option.
  • This program requires an average of 15–16 credits per quarter to complete in 2 years. The credits are based upon the following assumption: students will have satisfied university competencies. If this assumption is not true, then the student will have to complete up to six more credits of classes.

Grade Requirements: In order to graduate, students majoring in the department must earn an average GPA ≥2.5 in all courses required for this major (all courses in the list below).

Required Supporting Outside Department Courses
CHEM 121CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY5
or CHEM 171
& 171L		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
or CHEM 161
& 161L		 GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES
MATH 142PRECALCULUS MATH II5
or MATH 107 MATHEMATICAL REASONING
or MATH 114 ALGEBRA CONCEPTS
or MATH 141 PRECALCULUS I
or MATH 142 PRECALCULUS MATH II
or MATH 161 CALCULUS I
or HONS 161 CALCULUS I
or MATH 200 FINITE MATHEMATICS
or MATH 208 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I
PHIL 210CRITICAL THINKING5
PHYS 100PHYSICAL SCIENCE I5
or PHYS 110 ENERGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
or PHYS 121 DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY
or PHYS 131 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I
or PHYS 151 GENERAL PHYSICS I
Required Departmental Courses
TECH 330TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN I4
TECH 331TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN II4
TECH/HONS 393TECHNOLOGY WORLD CIVILIZATION4
TECH 403COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT4
TECH 452ENGINEERING ECONOMICS4
TECH 454ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING4
TECH 456ENGINEERING ETHICS, CONTRACTS AND PATENTS4
TECH 458QUALITY ASSURANCE4
TECH 462INDUSTRIAL SAFETY ENGINEERING4
Required Senior Capstone Series
APTC/TECH/CMTC/DNTC/MNTC 490SENIOR CAPSTONE: PRODUCTION LAB4
APTC/TECH/CMTC/DNTC/MNTC 491SENIOR PROJECT (variable 4-8 credits but limited to 6 for the program)6
APTC/TECH 495INTERNSHIP10
Total Credits76

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully earn a BS in Applied Technology from EWU should be able to do the following:

  • communicate effectively;
  • develop a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement;
  • develop a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
  • develop an ability to understand professional, ethical or social responsibilities;
  • develop an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines;
  • identify, analyze and solve technical and creative problems.

Accepted Prerequisite Degrees

  • AA, Animation & Graphics
  • AA, Network Services & Computing Systems (NSCOM)
  • AA, Web Multimedia Authoring

  • AAS, Software and Web Development
  • AAS-T, Software and Web Development
  • AAS, System Administration
  • AAS-T, System Administration
  • AAS, Industrial Systems Technology
  • AAS, Industrial Systems Technology

  • AAS-T, Network Technology
  • AAS, Network Infrastructure Technology
  • AAS, Web Applications Programming Technology
  • AAS, Web Applications Programming Technology
  • AAS, Web Applications Programming Technology

  • AAS, Computer Science Technology
  • AAS, Diesel Equipment Technology
  • AAS, Electronics
  • Robotics & Automation (ERA)
  • AAS, Energy Technology/Power Operations

  • AAS, Computer Network Administrator
  • AAT, Microsoft Server Technology
  • AAS, Data Networks & Telecommunications
  • AAT, Cisco Network Technology
  • AAS, Electronics Technology
  • AAT, Industrial Maintenance Technologies
  • AAT, Mechatronics
  • AAS, Manufacturing Systems Maintenance Technology
  • AAS, Microcomputer Support Specialist
  • AAT, Network Technologies
  • AAS, Computer Support Specialist
  • AAS, Software Solutions Development
  • AAT, Web Design & Development
  • AAS Medical Radiography

  • AAS, Database Administrator
  • AAS, Engineering Technology
  • AAS, Help Desk Technician
  • AAS, Internet Specialist
  • AAS, Machine Technology
  • AAS, Multimedia
  • AAS, Network Administrator
  • AAS, Programming and Software Development
  • AAS, Radiologic Technology

  • ATA, Network Technology

  • AAS, Energy Technology

  • College AAS-TIT, Information Assurance

  • AAS, Network Specialist

  • AAS, Computer Security & Networking

  • AAS, Information Technology Systems – Transfer
  • AAS, Information Technology Systems
  • AAS, Computer Specialist
  • AAS, Electronics

  • AAS, Electronics Technology
  • AAS-T, Network Infrastructure/Security Support
  • AAS, Computer Information Systems Programming

  • AAS, Website Development and Design

  • AAS, Computer Network Technology
  • AAS, Computer Science
  • AAS, Electronic Eng Tech

  • AA, Applications Support
  • AA, Network Design & Administration
  • AAS, Business Information Technology
  • AAS-T, Biotechnology
  • AAS-T, Info Tech-Programming
  • AAS-TIT, Network Design
  • AAS-T, Programming
  • AAS-T, Web Design
  • AAS-T, Web Development

  • CCAA, Computer Networking
  • ATA, Computer Network Administration

  • AAS, Software Engineering
  • AAS, Network Administration
  • AAS, LAN Applications-Help Desk
  • AAS, Business Information Technology

  • AAS, Architectural Technology
  • AAS, Biomedical Equipment Technician
  • AAS, CAD Design and Drafting
  • AAS, CAD Design and Drafting – Mechanical Design Technology
  • AAS, Civil Engineering Technology
  • AAS, Electrical Maintenance and Automation
  • AAS, Electrical Maintenance and Automation
  • AAS, Electronics Engineering Technician
  • AAS, Electronics Engineering Technician
  • AAS, Electronics Engineering Technician
  • AAS, Machinist/CNC Technology
  • AAS, Multi-Occupation Trades
  • AAS, Network Design & Administration
  • Previous name: Network Engineering (still valid)
  • AAS, Radiology Technology
  • AAS, Software Development

  • AAS, Information Technology (SFCC only, not the same as the SCC degree with the same name)

  • AAS, Networking & Convergence Technologies

  • AAAS, Digital Design
  • AAAS, Energy Systems Technology
  • AAAS, Energy Systems Technology
  • AAAS, Energy – Plant Operations
  • AAAS, Engineering Technology
  • AAAS, Mechatronics
  • AAAS, Networking
  • AAAS, Software Design
  • AAAS, Wind Energy Technology

  • AAS, Civil Engineering Technology
  • AAS, Construction Design Technology
  • AAS, Information Technology (IT)
  • AAS, Information Technology (IT)
  • AAS, Information Technology (IT)

Distance Education

  • AAS, Computer Network Administrator
  • AAS, Data Networks & Telecommunications
  • AAS, Electronics Technology
  • AAS, Manufacturing Systems Maintenance Technology
  • AAS, Microcomputer Support Specialist
  • AAS, Software Solutions Development.

  • AAS, Information Technology Systems
  • AAST, Information Technology Systems
  • AAS, Electronics
  • AAS, Computer Specialist

  • AA, Network Services & Computing Systems (NSCOM)

  • AAS, Network Engineering (name changed to Network Design & Administration)

  • AAS, Information Technology

  • AAS, Software Engineering
  • AAS, Network Administration
  • AAS, LAN Applications=Help Desk
  • AAS, Business Information Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology distance education programs are designed for students who have graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS), at one of the six following Washington state community colleges. This degree allows students to continue their education by taking additional advanced technology courses, general education coursework, and supporting courses to complete a bachelor of science degree.

For more information, please contact:

James McCuistion
Faculty Coordinator,  Applied Technology
319G CEB
Cheney, WA 99004-2493
E: jmccuistion91@ewu.edu
P: 509.359.7031