Engineering technology education is concerned with the practical application of engineering
achievement with emphasis on the end product rather than the conceptual process. Whereas
the development of new methods is the mark of the engineer, effective use of established
methods is the mark of the technologist. Often the technologist will be expected to
achieve what the engineer conceives.
Curricula: Engineering technology curricula at OSU are four-year programs which lead to the
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Graduates of the program are known
as “technologists” and are trained either to assist engineers or to provide independent
support for engineering activities. The technologist receives an intensive education
in his or her technical specialty and great depth in mathematics and technical sciences.
The program provides breadth in related technical, communication and socio-humanistic
studies. A “master of detail,” he or she is capable of independent action in performance
of technical activities and is frequently involved as a coordinator, expediter or
supervisor of other technical personnel. His or her capability in technical sales
and other public-contact positions is enhanced by his or her background in selected
liberal studies.
The engineering technology graduate is qualified to select from a broad array of engineering-related
positions. Job titles of engineering technology graduates include field engineer,
test engineer, associate engineer, product engineer, sales engineer, tool designer,
production engineer, engineering technologist, estimator, scheduler, and project engineer.
Those less intrigued with theoretical concepts but who have the interest and aptitude
toward applications are likely engineering technology majors. These students particularly
appreciate the engagement of technical specialty courses beginning with the first
semester and continuing throughout the course of study. The relevance of the technical
science and related technical courses adds further satisfaction.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program is composed of the following
curricular subdivisions:
Mathematics and science—algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, general physics,
and chemistry or other science.
Technical specialty—technical science and related technical courses.
Communication—English composition, and written and oral technical communication.
Social sciences and humanities—history, government, religion, literature, art, music.
Electives—controlled and general.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree Programs.
Construction Management Technology, 124 hours
Electrical Engineering Technology, 130 hours
Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, 125 hours
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers an experience-based
program, Cooperative Education (Co-op). Co-op allows technology students to achieve
a balanced education through the combination of theoretical and practical knowledge
during their early years of professional development. The student’s education is a
cooperative effort between the University and industry. Students alternate semesters
on campus with work semesters in industry during their junior and senior years. The
periods of employment constitute an essential element in the educational process.
Students gain practical knowledge which is carried back to the classroom, giving academic
programs a sense of reality. By the time they receive their degrees, students have
accumulated the equivalent of a year-and-a-half of progressively challenging work
experience.
Participation in co-op is voluntary; transfer students must successfully complete
at least one semester at OSU prior to their first placement. Students may obtain further
information about the program from the coordinator, 101A Engineering North.
An important, contemporary educational development is the “two-plus-two” bachelor’s
program. Those completing an associate degree in technology-oriented curricula at
other institutions are generally admissible to the junior year with a minimum loss
of academic time. The “two-plus-two” concept provides the attractive feature of two
occupational entry levels - technician or technologist.
Required course work in mathematics and basic science is utilized to meet up to 18
semester hours of General Education requirements also. The Scientific Investigation
requirement is met as a part of the course work meeting professional requirements
for basic science.
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Division of Engineering Technology
570 Engineering North Stillwater,OK 74078-8011 Phone: 405-744-5638
Two Oklahoma State University students have won Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships, the preeminent undergraduate award for outstanding students who seek research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Two OSU students named Goldwater Scholars