Technology Studies, A.S., Technology Management Option

Connecticut College of Technology Pathways Program

Program Design

The Connecticut College of Technology Pathways program allows students to earn an associate in science degree in Technology Studies at Manchester Community College, and continue on to complete a bachelor of science degree in Technology and Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University’s (CCSU) School of Industrial and Engineering Technology. 

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program either full or part-time.  Courses are offered both during the day or evenings. For students not yet prepared for the required mathematical courses, MCC offers a wide range of developmental course offerings.

Technology & Engineering Education Option Requirements

Gen Ed ENG* 101: English Composition 3
EGR* 111 Introduction to Engineering 3
Gen Ed any Mode 6 GEO* or POL* course 3
MAT* 185
MAT* 186
Trigonometric Functions or
Precalculus

3-4

Gen Ed HIS* 121: World Civilization I or
HIS* 122: World Civilization II or
any Mode 6 HIS* course
3
      Subtotal: 15-16
CAD* 110 Introduction to CAD 3
Gen Ed PHL* 111: Ethics or
any Mode 3 PHL* course
3
MAT* 165 Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications 4
Gen Ed CHE* 111: Concepts of Chemistry or
CHE* 121: General Chemistry 1
4
ACC* 115 Financial Accounting 4
      Subtotal: 18
BMG* 202 Principles of Management 3
PHY* 110
PHY* 121 
Introductory Physics or
General Physics I
4
Elective ^ Business/Technical Elective 3
COM* 173 Public Speaking 3
Gen Ed ECN* 102: Principles of Microeconomics or
any Mode 6 ECN* course
3
    Subtotal: 16
ENG* 202 Technical Writing 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Elective ^ Business/Technical Elective 3-4
CST* 205 Project Management

4

Gen Ed PSY* 247: Industrial and Organizational Psychology or
any Mode 6 PSY* or SOC* course
3
      Subtotal: 16-17
       Total Credits Required: 66-67

^ Business/Technical Electives:

ACC* 118: Managerial Accounting 4
BMK* 201: Principles of Marketing 3
CST* 201: Introduction to MIS 3
MFG* 111: Manufacturing Materials 3
MFG* 112 Manufacturing Materials II 3
MFG* 171: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG* 172: Intro to Lean Supply Chain Management 3
MFG* 205: CNC with Mastercam 3
MFG* 230 Statistical Process Control 3
MFG* 271: Advanced Lean Manufacturing 3
MFG* 272: Implementation of Lean Supply Chain Management 3

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Technology Studies options program requirements, graduates will

  1. Apply appropriate mathematical and scientific principles to engineering and technology applications.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in technical fundamentals to analyze and resolve technology problems.
  3. Apply knowledge and skills to develop, interpret, and select appropriate technological processes.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Division of Business, Engineering and Technology: 860-512-2620

Source: 2011-2012 Course Catalog

Last Update: June 02 2011
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2623