Catalog 2024 — Indefinite
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Personnel
Chair: Tyson Hall
Faculty: Andy Baker, Dale Walters
Adjunct Faculty: Steven Oskins, Josh Arnold, Paul Baggett, Isidro Monteso, Jeremy Weaver
Program Coordinators:
- Automotive Service Management, Dale Walters
- Construction Management, Andy Baker
Mission Statement
The mission of the Applied Technology department at Southern is to promote the development of practical skills in a Christian environment while learning responsibility to God and community through service.
Goals / Objectives / Outcomes
Objectives:
- Provide students with hands-on experiences to develop technical skills.
- Introduce students to career opportunities in technical and service occupations.
- Provide opportunities to learn technical skills and knowledge for careers and lifelong enjoyment through hobbies.
- Provide the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills for specialized technical and professional occupations.
- Provide the opportunity for critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skill development in God's service.
Degrees Offered
Automotive
- Automotive Service Management B.T.
- Automotive Service A.T.
- Automotive Service Technician Certificate
Construction
- Construction Management B.T.
- Construction A.T.
Automotive
The automotive service management and technician programs are designed to train the student to repair late model automobiles. Students are trained to provide repair services in transmission, transaxles, drivetrain/axles, heat/air-conditioning, ignitions, fuel systems, and computerized automobiles. Students will be working on projects in a live operating repair shop environment. Students earning the B.T. or A.T. will have completed over 1,124 hours of instruction and lab experience. They will have developed skills in the following areas:
- Major engine repair
- Drivability diagnosis and computer systems repair
- Alignments and chassis repair
- Manual and automatic transmissions
- Brakes and drivetrain
- Heating and air-conditioning
- Electrical repair
Construction Management
This program prepares the students to become professional constructors/managers in the construction industry. This program focuses on the use of state-of-the-art technologies in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), reading plans, using spreadsheets and databases, and construction equipment and processes used on the job. Students are taught to manage the functions and processes of every aspect of the construction industry. The curriculum is a well-rounded study and offers hands-on experience along with guidance of industry professionals.
Assessment
Automotive
All automotive technology students will be given the NIASE (National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams as specified by the department. Students who pass the exams become eligible for ASE certification after two years of experience following their training. Students completing the B.T. or A.T. degree will have one year of the two years of experience required for certification earned.
Residence
Automotive Programs
- TECH 230 Automatic Transmission
- TECH 299 Advanced Engine Performance
- TECH 175 Engine Rebuilding and Machining
- TECH 375 Engine Rebuilding and Machining
Construction Programs
- TECH 106 Fundamentals of Building I
- TECH 107 Fundamentals of Building II
- TECH 137 Building Science
- TECH 280 Associate CM Capstone
- TECH 480 Construction Management Capstone
Progression
Courses with a grade lower than "C" in any required course of the degree must be repeated.
Graduation Requirements
Courses with a grade lower than "C" in any required course of the degree must be repeated.
Additional Information
Tools
Students in both programs are encouraged to purchase a basic set of tools as employers require employees to provide their own air, hand, and power tools.
Associated Programs
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (82 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: ACCT, BMKT, BUAD, ECON, FNCE, MGNT
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits) - Minimum 42 credits
- General Education requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (0 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 124
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all required technology and business courses with a grade of C or higher.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credit(s):
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credit(s):
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- Select 3 credits from R-3) Biblical Studies
- (U.D. Religious Studies (R-3) (W))
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: ACCT, BMKT, BUAD, ECON, FNCE, MGNT
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from R-4) Required Elective
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (82 - 88 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: ACCT, BMKT, BUAD, ECON, FNCE, MGNT
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits) - Minimum 42 credits
- General Education requirements
Grand Total Credits: 124 - 130
Graduation Requirements
All business and technology courses must have grade of C or higher.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
YEAR 2 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
YEAR 3 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-3) Biblical Studies, upper-division (W)
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
YEAR 4 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis (W)
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: ACCT, BMKT, BUAD, ECON, FNCE, MGNT
- Select 3 credits from R-4) Required Elective
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Grand Total Credits: 124 - 130
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (43 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
GENERAL EDUCATION (21 Total Credits) - Minimum 21 credits
- General Education requirements
Grand Total Credits: 64
Graduation Requirements
All technology and business courses require a grade of C or higher to count toward degree requirements.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
WINTER - Course(s):
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Select 3 credits from IN-4) Statistical Skills
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
YEAR 2 WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Grand Total Credits: 64
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (45 - 48 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
GENERAL EDUCATION (21 Total Credits) - Minimum 21 credits
- General Education requirements
Grand Total Credits: 66 - 69
Graduation Requirements
For courses required in this degree, a grade of C or higher is required to fulfill degree requirements.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-1) Spiritual Development
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Select 3 credits from IN-4) Statistical Skills
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
WINTER - Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development
Grand Total Credits: 66 - 69
About
A one year certificate will be awarded for completing the technical classes of the associate program listed below plus one religion class.
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (32 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select TECH (Technology) Electives (3 credits)
- Select RELB (Biblical Studies), RELT (Religion and Theology) Electives (3 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 32
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 32
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Select TECH (Technology) Electives from courses numbered 100 - 299 (12 credits)
- Select TECH (Technology) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (6 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select one (1) of the following course sets (4 credits):
Automotive Service Electives
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 6 credit(s):
Grand Total Credits: 18
Graduation Requirements
All business and technology courses in the degree require a grade of C or higher in order to fulfill degree requirements.
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18