Cooperative Technology Programs

College of Technology 
Public Act 92-126 created the "Connecticut College of Technology," a unique pathway curriculum which allows individuals to begin their studies at a community technical college and transfer directly to CCSU's School of Technology. 

The Technology Pathway for entry into CCSU's School of Technology consists of core courses that will serve as the foundation of the bachelor of science degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology and Technology Education. Continuation at Central will require a minimum course grade of C and completion of the following college credits.

THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY/DEGREE PROGRAM
The Engineering Technology Pathway prepares students for entry into the Engineering Technology department in CCSU's School of Technology. After completion of two years of initial study at a Community College and another two years at Central, the student will receive a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree with specialization in any one of the five programs listed below. The civil, manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology programs are accredited by TAC of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; phone: 410/347-7700. A minimum grade of "C" in the courses listed below will transfer into any of the five Engineering Technology programs currently offered at Central.

Engineering Technology Programs:

• Civil 
• Composite/Polymer 
• Industrial Systems 
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical

TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY/DEGREE PROGRAM
The Technology Pathway, for entry into  CCSU's School of Technology or Charter Oak State College, consists of courses which provide for a bachelor of science degree from Charter Oak State College, with a minor in technology, or from Central in one more of the fields listed below. A minimum course grade of "C" and the hours of credit described below are required for continuing at CCSU's School of Technology or at Charter Oak.

Industrial Technology 

• Construction Management
• Environmental/Occupational Safety  
• Electronics Technology  
• Graphic Arts/Design  
• Manufacturing 
• Technology Management 
• Quality Management 
• Computer Networking  
• Electro-Mechanical

Technology Education 
Program leading to certification to teach technology education in grades K-12 in the public schools of Connecticut. In addition to careers in public school teaching, technology education graduates may also function as instructors or supervisors in private and post-secondary schools, industry, government and rehabilitation programs.

The College of Technology offers students: 

• a clear pathway from a two-year college to a four-year university, without loss of credit or repeated course work  
• the opportunity to begin their education on a full- or part-time basis at any of Connecticut's 12 community-technical colleges 
• low costs by completing the first two years of study at a community-technical college  
• direct admission into CCSU's School of Technology

Technology Pathway Program 
The CSU-CCSU Technology Pathway Program is an integrated curriculum allowing individuals to begin their studies at any CSU campus (Southern, Eastern or Western) and advance directly to any program in the School of Technology at Central Connecticut State University. The Pathway Program will provide the foundation or the initial two years of a bachelor of science degree. 

The School of Technology at Central Connecticut State University offers the only programs of study in Technology Education, Industrial Technology and Engineering Technology in the Connecticut State University System. Each degree program has a variety of technical specializations designed to provide students with a balance of classroom learning (theory) and activity-based laboratory (practical application) courses. In addition, the School of Technology's cooperative education program provides opportunities for students to work with major industries in a variety of technical and engineering areas. Graduates of the programs enter the workforce with the knowledge and confidence needed to compete and succeed in today's industrial and technological marketplace. 

This program provides a direct entry to the School of Technology at  CCSU without loss of credit or having to repeat course work. A student can complete a minimum of 30 credits or up to 60 credits at any  CSU campus with at least a grade "C" in each course before continuing at Central. 

The pathway coordinator has been identified at each  CSU campus. For information, contact the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at CCSU.

School of Technology