2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Department of Industrial Technology

College of Natural Sciences

www.uni.edu/indtech

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The Department of Industrial Technology offers the following graduate programs.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Industrial Technology section in the following order:

Graduate Majors (M.A.)

Technology

Graduate Majors (D.I.T.)

Doctor of Industrial Technology

Master of Arts Degree Program

Major in Technology

This major requires as a prerequisite a bachelor's degree with a major in technology, technology education, engineering, or related technical fields. This major offers five emphases: A. Industrial Management; B. Industrial Training; C. Manufacturing Process Development; D. Energy Management; and E. Technology Education. Degree admission to the Master of Arts in Technology for emphases A, B, C, and D require an applicant to:

1. have earned a minimum of 8 semester hours of college mathematics and 8 semester hours of college physics and/or chemistry and biochemistry or other science related to the major area (this may be either graduate or undergraduate credit);


2. have earned a minimum of 15 semester hours in a major technical field and 8 semester hours in supporting technical subjects;


3. have recent and significant trade, technical, or technology teaching experience in a particular field or emphasis; 3 semester hours of approved co-op education/internship is another avenue for obtaining this experience;


4. department application;


5. Graduate College application;


6. TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based)/213 (computer-based) for applicants for whom English is not their first language;


7. three professional references;


8. GRE scores required for regular admission to the M.A. program; and    


9. undergraduate grade point average of 3.00.

A student with an interest in Emphasis E will comply with items 3 to 9 from above, as well as the following:

1. have completed a minimum of one course in college mathematics, one course in college physics and/or chemistry or other science related to the major area, and one course in computer programming, or a computer-based course;


2. have evidence of professional or leadership experiences.

The Industrial Management, Industrial Training, Manufacturing Process Development, Energy Management, and Technology Education emphases are available in the Master of Arts Major in Technology degree on both thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 31 semester hours is required for the thesis option and a minimum of 33 semester hours for the non-thesis option. The emphasis in Technology Education is available only on the non-thesis option and requires a minimum of 33 semester hours. A minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option.  A minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option. The successful completion of the departmental Professional Career Development Plan (PCDP) is required for all emphases. For this program it is expected that the departmental research paper will be completed in the 330:292 development of a proposal and 330:270 finalization of the departmental paper course sequence. Successful completion of a final written and/or oral comprehensive examination is required.

Students on the thesis option must complete 6 semester hours of 330:299. For the non-thesis option it is expected that the departmental research paper will be completed in the 330:292 and 330:270 course sequence, or other 200-level courses. Successful completion of a final oral and/or written comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

A. Industrial Management Emphasis (16-18 hours)

This emphasis provides advanced education for individuals who wish to expand their qualifications for supervisory positions in industry, business, and government.

B. Industrial Training (16-18 hours)

This emphasis provides advanced education for the individual wanting to establish proficiency as a trainer, developer of instructional materials, or as an administrator for technical training programs in industry.

C. Manufacturing Process Development (16-18 hours)

This emphasis offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with technical preparation to expand their knowledge and skills in areas related to manufacturing technology and systems.

D. Energy Management (16-18 hours)

This emphasis will provide the skills, knowledge, and competencies in energy management to function effectively in diverse energy and/or environmental organizational settings. The degree program prepares graduates for positions in energy policy analysis, planning, and management in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

E. Technology Education (18 hours)

Available on the non-thesis option only. This emphasis provides advanced education for individuals who wish to expand their instructional skills and qualifications in the area of technology education.

Doctor of Industrial Technology Degree Program

The University of Northern Iowa offers the Doctor of Industrial Technology degree to meet the increasing need for advanced degree work in this field. Industrial technology is a relatively new and rapidly expanding knowledge base for a wide variety of professional fields: these include technology, trade and industrial education, technical institute education, industrial training, and technology transfer. This research-oriented degree program also includes the study of the technological systems used in industry and their effect on society and culture.

The Doctor of Industrial Technology degree is designed to develop scholars in the fields of education and industry. Programs emphasize the development of a thorough knowledge of

1. industrial technology as an intellectual discipline,

2. the technological systems used in industry and their effect on people and the environment, and

3. the potential and limitations of future developments in technological systems and their utilization in industry.

Program emphasis is on providing the intellectual tools necessary to pursue scholarly research and applied practices in the field of industrial technology. Efforts will be made to develop in each student the interest and desire required for a leadership role in improving educational and industrial programs and determining directions for future programs. The degree program requires a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit completed beyond the master's degree.

The Doctor of Industrial Technology degree program is intended to prepare graduates for one or more of the following professional careers:

1. Faculty, supervisors, and consultants of industrial technology, trade and industrial education, technical institute education and technology education in secondary schools, colleges and universities.

   
   

2. Researchers and project coordinators, technology transfer specialists, technology forecasters and assessors of technology for industrial policy planning and decision making.

   
   

3. Leaders (e.g., deans, department heads, or directors) of technology-oriented programs at postsecondary institutions.

   
   

4. Researchers and research coordinators for education and industry in specific content fields of industrial technology.

   
   
5. Designers, coordinators and directors of industrial training or human resource programs, and related industrial applications.

It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with all degree program requirements and take the initiative in meeting established guidelines. This information may be obtained from the Graduate Programs Coordinator in the Department of Industrial Technology.