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Technological Studies

(formerly Industrial Technology)

Department of Technological Studies

College of Professional Studies

Bridgeman Hall 218-755-2950

Fax: 218-755-4011

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Faculty

Dr. Darren Olson (Chair; dolson@bemidjistate.edu), Dr. William Brauer, Mr. Timothy Brockman, Ms. Barbara Hanus, Mr. Steven Heriot, Ms. Bonnie Higgins, Ms. Elaine Hoffman, Dr. David Kingsbury, Dr. James McCracken, Mr. Lyle Meulebroeck, Dr. Gerald Nestel, Dr. Mark Schmit, Dr. Vince Vohnout, Mr. Randy Wentzel

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Areas of Study

See additional departmental offerings under Career and Technical Education listing.

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
  Suggested Schedule
  Fields of Emphasis:
  Construction Management
  Manufacturing Management
  Manufacturing Technology
  Model Making
• Bachelor of Science in Control Engineering Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Design Technology
  Suggested Schedule
• Bachelor of Science in Technology Education, Teacher Licensure
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Site Management
• Minor in Industrial Technology

Notes: Students must enroll in basic Technological Studies classes their first year on campus. This gives students an opportunity to experience the Technological Studies curriculum and to understand the options available.

Campus chapters of professional organizations: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Associated Builders and Contractors, and the Minnesota Technology Education Association.

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Preparation

See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation

Drafting

Graphic Arts

Production

Construction

Manufacturing

Electronics

Robotics

Art/Fine Arts

CADD/Computer Programming

Second Majors and Minors

Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major, minor, emphasis, or specialization that might strengthen or complement their major.

Career Directions

Industrial Technology

Applications Engineering
Construction Management
Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Model Building
Process Planning
Quality Control Engineering
Research and Development
Teaching
Technical Sales
Also: Graduate Study

Design Technology

Art Director
Artist/Technician
Exhibit Designer
Graphic Designer
Industrial/Architectural Rendering
Model Building
Multimedia Specialist/Designer
Pre-press Production
Print Production
Web Page Development

Credit Requirement

Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.