The focus of this program is Web/network engineering and the components that encompass Web/network performance. Students graduating from this program will be capable of managing people, resources, and processes to implement complex Internet Protocol (IP), networks (e.g. Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Land Mobile Radio Networks, and Life Safety Networks) found in various technical and non-technical organizations. The program provides an educationally sound learning path to simplify the seemingly complex components that comprise network/Web integration, network/Web operating systems, network/Web security, network/Web systems management (e.g. Standard Network Management Protocol/SNMP), project management, and enterprise change management. The core curriculum will provide a unique combination of interdisciplinary

study in network/Web engineering, computer science and business management (e.g. Project management and Change management), which will allow students to achieve an expert level of knowledge and skill to apply converged network technology. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of theory and applied curriculum to enjoy both academic and career success. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Network Engineering option, students must complete a minimum of 137 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 112, 120, 136, 137, 200, 211, 212, 220, 255, 310, 311, 312, 411, 412, 451, 453, and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete 3 hours of Technical electives and the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete the 48 University required liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free elective. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.

and business management (e.g. Project management and Change management), which will allow students to achieve an expert level of knowledge and skill to apply converged network technology. Students will appreciate the integration of appropriate levels of theory and applied curriculum to enjoy both academic and career success. To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science Applied Information Technology degree with the Network Engineering option, students must complete a minimum of 137 semester credit hours. The required courses are CIT 110, 111, 112, 120, 136, 137, 200, 211, 212, 220, 255, 310, 311, 312, 411, 412, 451, 453, and 481 or 497 or 499. In addition to the required CIT courses, students must also complete 3 hours of Technical electives and the support courses: COS 314, 410, and 484. Students must also complete the 48 University required liberal Studies credits, MAT 115, and 6 semester credit hours of free elective. The University oral requirement will be satisfied with the completion of CIT 497.

Industrial Technology offers occupational and technical programs that lead to Associate Applied Science degrees in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology or in Computer Electronics Technology. These programs are designed to address: (1) the technical needs of students who seek employment in industrial employment, (2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and (3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.

seek employment in industrial employment, (2) the in-service needs of technicians who seek to improve their technical knowledge and skills to keep pace with changing technology in industry, and (3) the needs of those who desire personal enrichment or orientation by taking courses in these areas.

Industrial Technology programs actively support the following goals of Kentucky Tech Prep:

□ To reinforce student interest and enhance achievement in academic and technical skills;

□ To integrate curriculum at both the secondary and post-secondary levels in a sequence of courses leading to an associate degree in a technical field;

□ To establish articulation among secondary/post- secondary institutions, colleges, and universities;

☐ To prepare and assist students for entry into the workforce; and

□ To upgrade vocational/technical courses to meet current and future needs.

The Industrial Technology programs are currently associated with three Tech Prep consortia based in Shelbyville, Harrodsburg, and Franklin counties. Rapid advances in technology in the workplace have brought about significant changes in competencies required of the labor force. Employers are in need of workers who can apply higher math and science competencies, communicate effectively (both in writing and orally), and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

required of the labor force. Employers are in need of workers who can apply higher math and science competencies, communicate effectively (both in writing and orally), and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

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