Personnel
Chair: Stephanie Sheehan
Faculty: Andy Baker, Dale Walters
Adjunct Faculty: Steve Oskins, Isidro Monteso, Herby Dixon
Program Coordinators:
- Automotive Service Management, Dale Walters
- Construction Management, Andy Baker
- Automotive Service Technician Certificate, Dale Walters
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:
- To provide students with hands-on experiences to develop technical skills.
- To expose students to career opportunities in technical and service occupations.
- To provide opportunities to learn technical skills and knowledge for careers and lifelong enjoyment through hobbies.
- To provide the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills for specialized technical and professional occupations.
- To provide the opportunity for critical thinking, problem solving, and creative skill development in God's service.
Degrees Offered
- Automotive Service Management (B.T., A.T., and Certificate)
- Construction Management (B.T., A.T.)
Additional Information
Degree Requirements
Courses with a grade lower than "C" (2.00) in the major studies and cognates must be repeated.
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.
Automotive Service Management (B.T., A.T., and Certificate)
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
Automotive Management Assessment
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.
Residency Requirements for B.T. Automotive Service Management, A.T. Automotive Service, Automotive Service Technician, and Automotive Service Minor
- TECH 230 Automatic Transmission for the B.T. and A.T. degrees.
- TECH 299 Advanced Engine Performance for the B.T. degree.
- TECH 175 Engine Rebuilding and Machining/TECH 375 Engine Rebuilding and Machining for the B.T. and A.T. degrees, Minor, and Certificate.
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 process 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.
Residency Requirements for B.T. Construction Management, A.T. Construction Management and Construction Minor
- TECH 352 Construction Estimating-Commercial
- TECH 255/355 Construction Estimating-Residential
Associated Programs
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 (43 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ACCT221 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
- TECH114 - Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Welding, & Brazing (1)
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH166 - Auto Electrical Systems (2)
- TECH167 - Suspension, Steering and Alignment (3)
- TECH168 - Manual Drive Train, and Axles (3)
- TECH169 - Automotive Brakes (3)
- TECH175 - Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4)
- TECH178 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (2)
- TECH230 - Automatic Transmission (3)
- TECH264 - Automotive Repair (3)
- TECH274 - Automotive Estimating (2)
- TECH276 - Engine Performance and Computers (3)
- ACCT230 - Introduction to Accounting Software (1)
- TECH279 - Engine Fuel and Emission Controls (3)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
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 1FALL- 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 2WINTER- 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 (39 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- TECH106 - Fundamentals of Building I (3)
- TECH107 - Fundamentals of Building II (3)
- TECH109 - Blueprint Reading (2)
- TECH121 - Construction Safety (2)
- TECH131 - Plumbing Fundamentals (2)
- TECH137 - Building Science (3)
- TECH139 - Electrical Fundamentals (2)
- TECH140 - Structures and Analysis I (2)
- TECH147 - Methods and Materials of Construction (2)
- TECH152 - Structures and Analysis II (2)
- TECH157 - Construction Finishes (2)
- TECH182 - Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals (2)
- TECH253 - Residential Construction Codes (3)
- TECH255 - Construction Estimating-Residential (3)
- TECH271 - 3-D Modeling Software (3)
- TECH280 - A.T. Construction Management Capstone (3)
- Select 0 credit(s): TECH293 - Construction Internship (0 - 3)
REQUIRED COGNATES (4 Total Credits)- Course(s): CPTE106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)
Grand Total Credits: 64
Graduation Requirements
For courses required in this degree, a grade of C or higher is required to fulfill degree requirements.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
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
YEAR 2FALL- Course(s):
- 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-1) Spiritual Development
Grand Total Credits: 64
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH166 - Auto Electrical Systems (2)
- TECH264 - Automotive Repair (3)
- TECH375 - Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4)
- TECH377 - Engine Performance and Computers (3)
- Select one (1) of the following course sets (4 credits):
Automotive Service Electives- TECH167 - Suspension, Steering and Alignment (3)
- TECH168 - Manual Drive Train, and Axles (3)
- TECH169 - Automotive Brakes (3)
- TECH274 - Automotive Estimating (2)
- TECH276 - Engine Performance and Computers (3)
- TECH277 - Engine Fuel and Emission Controls (4)
- TECH295 - Directed Study (1 - 3)
- TECH299 - Advanced Engine Performance (3)
- TECH374 - Diesel Engines (3)
- TECH164 - Automotive Maintenance (2)
- TECH175 - Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4)
- TECH183 - Basic Electronics (3)
- TECH230 - Automatic Transmission (3)
- TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- TECH491 - Advanced Practicum (2)
Grand Total Credits: 18
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 18
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):
- TECH114 - Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Welding, & Brazing (1)
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH166 - Auto Electrical Systems (2)
- TECH167 - Suspension, Steering and Alignment (3)
- TECH169 - Automotive Brakes (3)
- TECH175 - Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4)
- TECH178 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (2)
- TECH264 - Automotive Repair (3)
- TECH276 - Engine Performance and Computers (3)
- TECH168 - Manual Drive Train, and Axles (3)
- 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 (82 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ACCT221 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
- ACCT222 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3)
- ACCT230 - Introduction to Accounting Software (1)
- BUAD217 - Business Computer Applications (3)
- BUAD339 - Business Law (3)
- ECON224 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- MGNT334 - Principles of Management (3)
- MGNT344 - Human Resource Management (3)
- MGNT372 - Small Business Management (3)
- TECH114 - Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Welding, & Brazing (1)
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH119 - Advanced Welding (2)
- TECH166 - Auto Electrical Systems (2)
- TECH167 - Suspension, Steering and Alignment (3)
- TECH168 - Manual Drive Train, and Axles (3)
- TECH169 - Automotive Brakes (3)
- TECH178 - Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (2)
- TECH230 - Automatic Transmission (3)
- TECH264 - Automotive Repair (3)
- TECH279 - Engine Fuel and Emission Controls (3)
- TECH374 - Diesel Engines (3)
- TECH375 - Engine Rebuilding and Machining (4)
- TECH377 - Engine Performance and Computers (3)
- TECH378 - Automotive Estimating (2)
- TECH399 - Advanced Engine Performance (3)
- TECH420 - Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles (2)
- TECH450 - Automotive Service Management (3)
- TECH491 - Advanced Practicum (2)
- Select 1 course(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)
- Select 2 credit(s): TECH291 - Practicum (1 - 3)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: ACCT, BMKT, BUAD, ECON, FNCE, MGNT
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 1FALL- 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 2FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity
- Select 3 credit(s):
YEAR 3FALL- 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 4FALL- 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 (79 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ACCT221 - Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
- ACCT222 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3)
- ACCT230 - Introduction to Accounting Software (1)
- BUAD339 - Business Law (3)
- ECON224 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- MGNT334 - Principles of Management (3)
- MGNT344 - Human Resource Management (3)
- MGNT372 - Small Business Management (3)
- TECH106 - Fundamentals of Building I (3)
- TECH107 - Fundamentals of Building II (3)
- TECH121 - Construction Safety (2)
- TECH131 - Plumbing Fundamentals (2)
- TECH137 - Building Science (3)
- TECH140 - Structures and Analysis I (2)
- TECH147 - Methods and Materials of Construction (2)
- TECH152 - Structures and Analysis II (2)
- TECH157 - Construction Finishes (2)
- TECH180 - Real-Estate Development (2)
- TECH182 - Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals (2)
- TECH253 - Residential Construction Codes (3)
- TECH339 - Electrical Fundamentals (2)
- TECH352 - Construction Estimating-Commercial (3)
- TECH355 - Construction Estimating-Residential (3)
- TECH362 - Construction Contract Administration (3)
- TECH371 - 3-D Modeling Software (3)
- TECH460 - Construction Planning and Scheduling (3)
- TECH109 - Blueprint Reading (2)
- TECH309 - Commercial Blueprint Reading (2)
- TECH481 - Construction Management Capstone (W) (3)
- Select 2 credit(s):
- TECH115 - Arc Welding (SERV-2) (2)
- TECH154 - Woodworking (SERV-2) (3)
- Select 3 credit(s):
- BUAD126 - Introduction to Business (IN-9) (3)
- BUAD128 - Personal Finance (IN-9) (3)
- Select 0 credit(s): TECH293 - Construction Internship (0 - 3)
- Select 0 credit(s): TECH493 - Construction Internship (0 - 3)
REQUIRED COGNATES (3 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- CPTE105 - Introduction to Word Processing (1)
- CPTE106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
- Select 1 credit(s):
- CPTE107 - Introduction to Database (1)
- CPTE110 - Introduction to Web Development (1)
Grand Total Credits: 124
Graduation Requirements
All business and technology courses must have grade of C or higher.
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
- Select 3 credits from R-2) Seventh-day Adventist Teachings
YEAR 2FALL- 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 3FALL- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: R-3) Biblical Studies, upper-division (W)
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 1 credit(s):
- Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives
YEAR 4FALL- 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 R-4) Required Elective
- Select 3 credits from IN-7) Natural Science
Grand Total Credits: 124
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (18 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- TECH106 - Fundamentals of Building I (3)
- TECH107 - Fundamentals of Building II (3)
- TECH355 - Construction Estimating-Residential (3)
- TECH371 - 3-D Modeling Software (3)
- Select 6 credit(s):
- TECH157 - Construction Finishes (2)
- TECH137 - Building Science (3)
- TECH182 - Concrete and Masonry Fundamentals (2)
- TECH131 - Plumbing Fundamentals (2)
- TECH139 - Electrical Fundamentals (2)
- TECH339 - Electrical Fundamentals (2)
- TECH109 - Blueprint Reading (2)
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