BS in Technical Studies

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Technical Studies is a 120-credit program designed to prepare students with diversified knowledge within applied science and technology. This degree is designed for students in multiple disciplinary occupations, such as technical supervisors responsible for mechanical and electrical operations; clinical supervisors responsible for radiation protection, radiations therapy, and medical imaging; and technologists responsible for troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and programmable logic interfaces. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses.

Degree Requirements

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-1210

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra 

PHY-1150 or CHE-1210

PHY-1160 or CHE-1220

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

• Students may earn credits by selected licenses, certifications, related military or industrial training, transfer credits, Thomas Edison State University courses, or prior learning assessment (PLA).
• All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
• A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
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PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4
-	OR
CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

II. Technical Studies (55 Credits)

STA-2010	Principles of Statistics	3
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3
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PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4
-	OR
CHE-1220	General Chemistry II with Lab	4

A. Technical Discipline (39 Credits)

     Technical Courses: A total of 12 area of study credits must be from 3000- or 4000-level courses

     21 credits from a single discipline

     18 credits from other applied science and technology disciplines

A. Technical Core (6 Credits)

MAN-4350	Project Management	3
APS-4010	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120