TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Course Descriptions
Coordinator: To be named (936)294-1191
Faculty: Keith Coogler, Thomas Higgins, Billy Moore, Nedom Muns
Mission
The mission of the Technology Program is to provide an educational program designed to assist
students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and experiences through which they may prepare
themselves for rewarding and meaningful roles in a technological society.
Academic Programs
The program offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Industrial Technology with programs
in the following areas:
- Construction Management
- Design and Development
- Electronics
- Industrial Education
- Industrial Management
Highlights
The Construction Management Center, located on Avenue M, provides students with hands-on
experiences with residential and commercial structures.
Career Opportunities
- Construction management
- Electronics
- Industrial design
- Industrial management
- Industrial education
Technology students learn to draw upon the principles of management, physical sciences, technology
of industry, liberal arts and basic engineering for the solution of problems involving industrial
products, services, materials and processes, and the supervision and management of
personnel.
Suggested Minors
Industrial Technology students typically choose minors from the College of Business such as
General Business Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. They also choose minors from
the Computer Science department. These are typical minors; however, students should choose a
minor that best suits their needs and interests.
Student Organizations
- National Association of Industrial Technology
- National Association of Home Builders
Internships
The internship in industrial technology is intended to provide experience-based learning opportunities
for students in their respective discipline of study. Students generally seek internship experience
at the end of their sophomore or junior year. The course identified for internship credit in
industrial technology is IT 490 - Directed Studies. Internships may be arranged through student
contact with providers or through departmental faculty and staff announcements and postings. All
internships must receive departmental approval through application prior to the initiation of the
internship. Maximum credit for internship is six (6) credit hours.
Scholarships
- Stephen Randel Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding student participating in the Brazos
Valley Regional Technology Student Competition held at Sam Houston State University each
year during the month of April.
- Dale Benke Scholarship: Awarded to an outstanding Sam Houston student majoring in the
Technology Program. This award is based on student need, contribution to Sam Houston
State University, the Technology Program, and participation in technology-related student
clubs/organizations.
Program Specific Requirements
For additional information regarding admission requirements, degree programs, description of
courses, and fi nancial assistance available, please refer to the appropriate sections of this catalog.
Brochures and information concerning the department and scholarships may be obtained by calling
936-294-1191 or writing: Sam Houston State University, Department of Agricultural Sciences,
Industrial Technology Program, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2266. Website: www.shsu.edu/agr.
Curriculum
Major in Industrial Technology
Certification in Teacher Education
Bachelor of Science
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 134, 139, 161, 163 |
12 |
IT 166 or 267 |
3 |
| ENG 164 |
3 |
IT or IE Electives |
9 |
| Component Area 3 |
8 |
MTH |
6 |
| Component Area 4 (prefer AGR 299) |
3 |
KIN 215 |
1 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| MTH or Natural Science |
3 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| |
32 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| |
|
|
33 |
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IT 330, 468 |
6 |
IE 464, 491 |
6 |
| IT or IE electives |
3 |
IT Electives (Adv) |
9 |
| SED 374, 383, 392, 394 |
12 |
SED 480, 496, 497 |
9 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
SCM 384 OR 161 |
3 |
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
| Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| ENG 165 |
3 |
|
33 |
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33 |
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No minor is required, but if an additional teaching field is desired, the student must meet the
requirements of that teaching field. For the degree of Bachelor of Science and a teaching certificate with an integrated teaching fi eld in technology, the student must complete a minimum of 48
semester hours in Industrial Technology and 18 semester hours in Professional Education. The
courses listed above are required of all students who are majoring in Industrial Technology and
seeking a teaching certifi cate. The student should refer to the Certification section of this catalog
or obtain information in Room 213 of the Teacher Education Center.
Major in Industrial Technology
Certification in Trade and Industry
Bachelor of Science
The Technology Program is approved to offer vocational trades and industry certification courses.
These courses may be applied toward certification or a Bachelor of Science degree. Students
may enroll in the State required courses as either inservice or preservice employees. Inservice
students must complete the required seven courses within two years of employment.
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 139, IE 430, 431 |
9 |
IE 463, 464, 479 |
9 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
IT Electives (Adv) |
3 |
| Component Area 3 |
8 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| Component Area 4 (prefer AGR 299) |
3 |
MTH (prefer MTH 163 & 170) |
6 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| MTH or Natural Science |
3 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| KIN 215 |
1 |
|
32 |
| |
33 |
|
|
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IE 491, IT 490 (6 hrs. Internship) |
9 |
Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
| IT Advanced Electives |
9 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| SCM 384, SED 374 |
6 |
Work Experience (12-30 Hrs) |
27 |
| Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
|
33 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
|
|
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
|
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33 |
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The Technology Program provides a number of options for students preparing to enter industry
upon graduation. The student may earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Construction,
Design and Development, Electronics, or Industrial Management.
Major in Industrial Technology – Construction
Bachelor of Science
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 134, 139, 163, 267 |
12 |
IT 263, 368, 370, 371 |
12 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| Component Area 3 |
8 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| Component Area 4 (prefer AGR 299) |
3 |
MTH 163, MTH (prefer MTH 170) |
6 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| KIN 215 |
1 |
|
32 |
| |
33 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IT 330, 372, 468, 470 |
12 |
IT 472, 484 |
6 |
| Minor |
12 |
IT 490 (Internship) |
6 |
| Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
Minor (9 hr adv) |
9 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| |
33 |
MTH or Natural Science |
3 |
| |
|
|
30 |
| |
|
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Major in Industrial Technology – Design and Development
Bachelor of Science
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 134, 139, 161, 171 |
12 |
IT 163, 263, 371, 372 |
12 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| Component Area 3 |
8 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| Component Area 4 (prefer AGR 299) |
3 |
MTH 164 or 170, MTH (prefer MTH 163) |
6 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| KIN 215 |
1 |
|
32 |
| |
33 |
|
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| |
|
|
|
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IT 330W |
3 |
IT Drafting (Advanced electives) |
9 |
| IT Drafting (Advanced electives) |
9 |
IT 472W |
3 |
| Minor (3 Advanced hours) |
9 |
Minor (6 advanced hours) |
12 |
| Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
Electives (3 hr adv) |
3 |
| MTH or Natural Science |
3 |
|
33 |
| |
33 |
|
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Major in Industrial Technology – Electronics
Bachelor of Science
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 134, 139, 163, 232 |
12 |
IT 267, 379, 484 |
9 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
| PHY 136/116, 395/315 |
8 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| Component Area 4 (prefer AGR 299) |
3 |
MTH (prefer MTH 163 & 170) |
6 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| KIN 215 |
1 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| |
33 |
|
32 |
| |
|
|
|
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IT 330, 373 |
6 |
IT 472, 473 |
6 |
| Minor |
12 |
IT (Adv) |
3 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
IT 490 (Internship) |
6 |
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
Minor (Adv) |
9 |
| Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| Electives (3 hr adv) |
6 |
MTH |
3 |
| |
33 |
|
30 |
| |
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Major in Industrial Technology – Industrial Management
Bachelor of Science
| First Year |
Credit |
Second Year |
Credit |
| IT 134, 139, 163, 166 |
12 |
IT 374, 472, IT (Adv) |
9 |
| ENG 164, 165 |
6 |
Component Area 4 (Literature or PHL) |
3 |
| PHY 136/116, CHM 135/115 |
8 |
Component Area 3 (Second field) |
8 |
| Component Area 4 |
3 |
MTH (prefer MTH 163 & 170) |
6 |
| CS 133 or 143 |
3 |
HIS 163 |
3 |
| KIN 215 |
1 |
POL 261 |
3 |
| |
33 |
|
32 |
| |
|
|
|
| Third Year |
Credit |
Fourth Year |
Credit |
| IT 330, 468, 470 |
9 |
IT 480, 484 |
6 |
| IT electives (Adv) |
3 |
IT electives (Adv) |
3 |
| Minor |
12 |
IT 490 (Internship) |
6 |
| HIS 164 |
3 |
Minor (6 advanced hours) |
9 |
| POL (200-level) |
3 |
Component Area 4 (Cultural Studies) |
3 |
| Component Area 5 (prefer AGR 236) |
3 |
MTH or Natural Science |
3 |
| |
33 |
|
30 |
| |
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Technology as a Minor
For non-technology students, the following minors are available and designed to enhance other
majors across the University:
- Computer Aided Design
IT 139, 161, 439, 467, 9 hrs from drafting
- Construction
IT 163, 263, 368, 370, 468 and 6 hours from IT 372, 470, 472, 484
- Electronics
IT 134, 232, 235, 373, 473, 6 hrs. Electronics
- General Technology
IT 134, 139,163, 166 or 267, and 9 hrs IT courses
- Interior Design
IT 139, 161, 263, 368, 372, 468, 470
- Industrial Management
IT 330, 374, 472, 480, 484, and 6 hrs from IT 468, 373, 470, 472
- Trades and Industry Certification
IE 430, 431, 463, 464, 479, 482, and 491
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