Print PDFBTech Degree – Code #0377
Matt Hollis, Department Chair
Email: hollismj@alfredstate.edu
The Bachelor of Technology in interdisciplinary studies program is designed to provide
a four-year curriculum in which students are empowered to personalize, within specified
core and concentration areas, their technology-based program of study. The program
is founded in academic flexibility by providing two sets of broad-based academic options.
Students start with a core set of courses selected for years one and two of the program
and two concentration areas for years three and four. The general academic categories
are as follows:
Years One and Two Core Areas (select one):
- Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM)
- Management
- Design
- Health/Agriculture/Science (HAS)
- Humanities/Social Sciences
- Technical Communication
Years Three and Four Concentration Areas (select two):
- Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM)
- Management
- Technical Communication/Design
- Humanities/Social Sciences
- Health/Science
Advantages
- Students must complete 18 credit hours in a core area during the first two years of
the program; most associate degrees will satisfy this.
- Students must also satisfy a minimum of 12 credit hours in each of two academic concentrations
during the junior and senior years. Courses satisfying these requirements are identified
and categorized by prefix.
- The program affords students the opportunity to design and complete a rigorous, yet
flexible interdisciplinary course of study in technology-based disciplines.
- The program will provide an avenue by which students can pursue precise career interests
that cannot be accommodated within typical majors.
- With appropriate advisement, graduates will be well prepared to enter and succeed
in a wide range of technology-based careers.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the value of the lower-level courses and analyze the relationship of those
in the context of the interdisciplinary nature of the degree.
- Synthesize two or more upper-level concentration areas within an approved interdisciplinary
course of study.
- Employ written communication skills (including the appropriate use of technology)
appropriate for the degree type and level that meets standards of style, clarity,
and grammatical correctness.
- Employ verbal communication skills (including the appropriate use of technology) appropriate
for the degree type and level that meets standards of style, clarity, and grammatical
correctness.
- Employ problem solving, reasoning and critical thinking skills to a situation relevant
to the concentration choices.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge required to be an informed citizen in a global
community. (VED)
- Use library, online, and other resources to locate and evaluate scholarly articles
and other research materials.
- Competently employ computer technology to present and manage data.
Occupational Opportunities
The nature of the program allows for many occupational opportunities. Some of the
more common interest areas are as follows:
- Technical writer
- Health office manager
- Sales engineer
- Logistician
- Purchasing manager (i.e., for a hospital)
- Health and safety engineer
- Cost estimator
- Training and development specialist
- Computer systems analyst
- Occupational health and safety specialist
- Graphic designer
- Self-employed
Employment Statistics
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed;
0 percent continued their education.
Entrance Requirements/Recommendations
Required: Algebra, second year of advanced math, two units of science
Office of Accessibility Services
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate
in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services.
This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take
time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS
as early as possible.
Interdisciplinary Studies - BTech Degree
TYPICAL EIGHT-SEMESTER PROGRAM
FIRST
| COMP |
1503 |
Writing Studies
|
3 |
| MATH |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed Elective - Math (MA) |
3 |
| CISY |
xxx3 |
Computer Elective or BUAD 4403 |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxxx |
Open Elective |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxxx |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| HPED |
xxx1 |
Physical Education Elective |
1 |
| |
|
|
16 |
SECOND
| SPCH |
xxx3 |
Effective Speaking or its GE equivalent (BC) |
3 |
| LITR |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed Elective - Literature (HUM) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed Elective - Soc. Sci (SS) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| |
|
|
15 |
THIRD
| GLST |
2113 |
Global & Diverse Perspectives
|
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed /Lib Arts Elective (WC,AH,FA,FL) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed / Lib Arts Elective (WC,AH,FA,FL) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| |
|
|
15 |
FOURTH
| xxxx |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed/Lib Arts Elective (WC,AH,FA, FL) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Gen Ed - Natural Science elective (NS) |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Lower Level Core |
3 |
| |
|
|
15 |
FIFTH
| xxxx |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 1 - Lower/Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 2 - Lower/Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Elective - Lower/Upper |
3 |
| COMP |
5703 |
Technical Writing II
|
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Liberal Arts Elective |
3 |
| IDST |
5002 |
Interdisc Studies Capstone Des
|
2 |
| |
|
|
17 |
SIXTH
| xxxx |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 1 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 2 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Areas Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective - Lower/Upper |
3 |
| |
|
|
15 |
SEVEN
| xxxx |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 1 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 2 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Areas Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective - Upper |
3 |
| IDST |
7001 |
Interdisc Studies Capstone Prj
|
1 |
| |
|
|
16 |
EIGHT
| xxxx |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 1 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Area 2 - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Concentration Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective - Upper |
3 |
| XXXX |
xxx3 |
Open Elective - Upper |
3 |
| |
|
|
15 |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – BT degree
- 124 total semester credit hours
- 30 semester credit hours of liberal arts
- 30 semester credit hours of general education from seven of 10 SUNY General Education
categories (will include math, written and oral communication, natural science and
diversity/global awareness).
- 48 upper-division credit hours from the approved list
- Good academic standing and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
- Approval of the advising committee
