Online Degree Programs

Certificate programs can enhance your work skills, enliven your personal interests, or open the door to an entirely new career.

We offer a wide range of programs. Some programs are offered only periodically. Read through the list below and follow the links at left for more information. If you have a special interest you don’t see below, contact us for information on other programs we plan to offer in the future.
Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate Program - offered regularly
- Level I Certification
- Level II Certification

Child Care Center Director’s Certificate Program
- Curriculum I - Administration and Management - normally offered fall semester
- Curriculum II - Early Childhood Care and Education - normally offered spring semester

Certified Financial Planner Program - offered periodically

Grant Writing Certificate Program - offered periodically

Interior Decorating Certificate Program - starts fall semester

Photography Certificate Program - start fall or spring semesters
Now offering Photography Certificate Program in Montgomery and Prattville

Be sure to check the Corporate Education and Community Education sections of our web site for more opportunities for improvement including business and technical writing, supervisor training, project management, income tax preparation, test preparation, and leisure time activities

Curriculum in English (BA Degree)
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ENGL 2063 3 ENGL 3013 or 3023 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3
Mathematics1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 English Elective3 3
Beg. Foreign Lang I2 4 Beg. Foreign Lang II2 4 English Elective 3 Elective4 3
Physical Activity1 2 Elective4 3 Fine Arts1 3 Humanities1 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 3313 3 ENGL 3323 3 English Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 English Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3
ENGL 3413 3 ENGL 3423 3 Elective4 12 Elective4 13
English Elective3 3 English Elective3 3
Elective4 6 Elective4 6
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16

Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ENGL 2063 3 ENGL 3313 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 ENGL 3013 or 3023 3 Social Sciences1 3
Mathematics1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 English Elective3 3
Elective4 3 Beg. Foreign Lang I2 4 Beg. Foreign Lang II2 4 Elective4 3
Physical Activity1 2 Elective4 3 Fine Arts1 3 Humanities1 3
Total Hours 14 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15
Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 3323 3 ENGL 3413 3 ENGL 3423 3 English Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3
Social Sciences1 3 English Elective3 6 English Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 Elective4 13
English Elective3 3 Elective4 6 Elective4 9
Elective4 6
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16

Curriculum in Creative Writing (BFA Degree)
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ENGL 2043 3 English Elective2 6
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3
Mathematics1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 Humanities1 3
Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1 ENGL 2063 3 ENGL 2881 1
Elective3 3 Elective3 3 Fine Arts1 3 Elective3 3
Total Hours 13 Total Hours 14 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 3313 3 ENGL 3323 3 ENGL 4093 3 ENGL 4813 3
ENGL 3413 3 ENGL 3423 3 English Elective2 3 English Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3
ENGL 3093 3 ENGL 3083 3 ENGL 2881 or 4881 1 Elective3 12
ENGL 2881 or 4881 1 Elective3 6 Elective3 9
Elective3 6
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 18
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ENGL 2043 3 ENGL 3313 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 English Elective2 3
Mathematics1 3 Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 Social Sciences1 3
Curriculum in English (BA Degree)
152 Arkansas Tech University
Minor
English
The English minor is an excellent complement to any major, allowing students to
choose from a wide selection of courses in literature, advanced writing, and linguistics.
The minor in English requires 18 hours of English courses:
ENGL Electives (9 hours, excluding ENGL 1013, 1023, 1043, and 1053)
ENGL Electives (9 hours of 3000 or 4000 level)
Minor
Creative Writing
The minor in creative writing provides students who cannot complete a full major
with an opportunity to explore their interests in writing.
The minor in creative writing requires 18 hours of courses:
ENGL 2043 Introduction to Creative Workshop
ENGL 3083 Fiction Workshop
ENGL 3093 Poetry Workshop
and 9 hours selected from the following:
ENGL 2881, 4881-4 Nebo Practicum
ENGL 2063 Advanced Composition
ENGL 4093 Seminar in Creative Writing
ENGL Electives (any 3000 or 4000 level literature course)
Minor
Teaching English as a
Second Language
The minor in teaching English as a second language offers students an
opportunity to add this useful specialization to their transcripts.
The minor in teaching English as a second language requires 18 hours of English and
foreign language courses:
ENGL 4023 Second Language Acquisition
ENGL 4703 Teaching English as a Second Language
ENGL 4713 ESL Assessment
ENGL 4723 Teaching People of Other Cultures
and 6 hours selected from the following:
ENGL 3013 Systems of Grammar
ENGL, FR, GER, SPAN, SPH 3023 Linguistics
ENGL 4733 Teaching English in the Secondary School
FR, GER, SPAN 4703 Foreign Language Teaching Methods

Curriculum in Mathematics
For Teacher Licensure2
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
MATH 2914 4 MATH 2924 4 MATH 2934 4 MATH 3243 3
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 MATH 3003 3 MATH 3123 3
BIOL 10141 4 MATH 2703 3 COMS 2104 4 ANTH 2003 3
Social Sciences1 3 HLED 1513 3 PHYS 2114 4 PHYS 2124 4
Physical Activity1 1 Social Sciences1 3 SEED 2002 2 Fine Arts1 3
Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
MATH 3153 3 MATH 3203 3 MATH 4772 2 SEED 4503 3
Humanities1 3 MATH 4123 3 MATH 4033 3 SEED 4909 9
SPH 2003 or 3083 3 Social Sciences1 3 MATH 4113 3
MATH 4003 3 SEED 3702 2 SEED 4556 6
SEED 3554 4 MATH 4703 3
Elective 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 14 Total Hours 12
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
MATH 2914 4 MATH 2924 4 MATH 2934 4 MATH 3243 3
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 COMS 2104 4 MATH 3003 3
BIOL 10141 4 HLED 1513 3 MATH 2703 3 PHYS 2114 4
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 SEED 2002 2 Humanities1 3
Physical Activity1 1 Fine Arts1 3 ANTH 2003 3 Elective 3
Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
MATH 3123 3 MATH 4113 3 MATH 3203 3 SEED 4503 3
MATH 4703 3 MATH 4033 3 MATH 4123 3 SEED 4909 9
PHYS 2124 4 MATH 4003 3 SEED 4556 6
MATH 4772 2 Social Sciences1 3 MATH 3153 3
SEED 3554 4 SPH 2003 or 3083 3
SEED 3702 2
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12

Curriculum in History and Political Science
For Teacher Licensure3
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 HIST 2003 3 HIST 2013 3
HIST 1503 3 HIST 1513 3 POLS 2003 3 HIST/POLS Elective 3
Science (BIOL 1014)1 4 Science (PHSC 1013)1 3 PSY 2003 3 ECON 2003 3
Mathematics (1003
or 1113)1
3 Science (PHSC
1021)1
1 ANTH 2003 3 GEOG Elective 3
Physical Activity1 2 SOC 1003 3 GEOG 2013 3 SPH 2003 or 3083 3
HLED 1513 3 SEED 2002 2
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
POLS 3033 3 HIST 4153 3 HIST/POLS 4963 3 SEED 4909 9
HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 SEED 4503 3
SEED 3702 2 SEED 3554 4 SEED 4556 6
PHIL 2003 3 Fine Arts1 3 Elective 3
HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST 4713 3 Physical Activity1 1
Elective 3
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 12
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 HIST 2003 3 HIST 2013 3
HIST 1503 3 HIST 1513 3 POLS 2003 3 HIST/POLS Elective 3
Science (BIOL 1014)1 4 Science (PHSC 1013)1 3 PSY 2003 3 ECON 2003 3
Mathematics (1003
or 1113)1
3 Science (PHSC
1021)1
1 ANTH 2003 3 GEOG Elective 3
Physical Activity1 2 SOC 1003 3 GEOG 2013 3 SPH 2003 or 3083 3
HLED 1513 3 SEED 2002 2
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17
Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
POLS 3033 3 HIST 4153 3 HIST/POLS 4963 3 SEED 4909 9
HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 SEED 4503 3
SEED 3702 2 SEED 3554 4 SEED 4556 6
PHIL 2003 3 Fine Arts1 3 Elective 3
HIST/POLS Elective
(3000-4000 level)
3 HIST 4713 3 Physical Activity1 1
Elective 3
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 12

For Teacher Licensure3
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ACCT 2003 3 ACCT 2013 3
BUAD 1023 3 BUAD 2043 3 ECON 2003 3 ECON 2013 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 MGMT 2013 3 BUAD 2033 3
COMS 1003 3 POLS 2003 3 SPH 2003, 2173, or
3083
3 BUAD 2053 3
MATH 11132 3 MATH 2243 3 SEED 2002 2 HIST 2003 or 20131 3
Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
MGMT 3003 3 VOBE 4023 3 FIN 3063 3 VOBE 4701 1
MKT 3043 3 MGMT 3103 3 SEED 4556 6 SEED 4503 3
Fine Art/Humanities1 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3 MGMT 4013 3 SEED 4809/4909 9
ANTH 2003 3 Electives 3 MGMT 4083 3
BUAD 3023 3 SEED 3554 4
SEED 3702 2
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 13
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ACCT 2003 3 ACCT 2013 3
BUAD 2043 3 BUAD 1023 3 ECON 2003 3 ECON 2013 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 MGMT 2013 3 BUAD 2053 3
COMS 1003 3 POLS 2003 3 BUAD 2033 3 SPH 2003, 2173, or
3083
3
MATH 11132 3 MATH 2243 3 HIST 2003 or 20131 3 SEED 2002 2
Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15
Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
MGMT 3003 3 BUAD 3023 3 FIN 3063 3 VOBE 4701 1
MKT 3043 3 MGMT 3103 3 SEED 4556 6 SEED 4503 3
Fine Art/Humanities1 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3 MGMT 4013 3 SEED 4809/4909 9
ANTH 2003 3 Electives 3 MGMT 4083 3
VOBE 4023 3 SEED 3554 4
SEED 3702 2
Total Hours 17 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 13

Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science Degree
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
MATH 11133 3 MATH 2033 3 MATH 2043 3 ECED 30232 3
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 HIST 2003 or 2013 3 ECED 30332 3
BIOL 1014 4 PHSC 1013 & 1021 4 POLS 2003 3 GEOL 1004 4
SOC 1003 or PSY
2003
3 PE 2513 3 GEOG 2013 3 Fine Arts1 3
HLED 1513 3 SPH 2003 3 ECED 20012 1 EDMD 3013 3
ECED 20022 2
Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ECED 30432 3 ECED 31622 2 ECED 32622 2 ECED 4915 15
ECED 30532 3 ECED 31722 2 ECED 32722 2
HIST 2153 3 ECED 31832 3 ECED 32832 3
Humanities1 3 ECED 31922 2 ECED 32922 2
BIOL 3213 or PHSC
3213
3 ECED 31132 3 ECED 32132 3
ECED 31222 2 ECED 32222 2
MATH 30332 3 Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
MATH 11133 3 MATH 2033 3 MATH 2043 3 ECED 30232 3
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 HIST 2003 or 2013 3 ECED 30332 3
BIOL 1014 4 PHSC 1013 & 1021 4 POLS 2003 3 GEOL 1004 4
SOC 1003 or PSY
2003
3 PE 2513 3 GEOG 2013 3 Fine Arts1 3
HLED 1513 3 SPH 2003 3 ECED 20012 1 EDMD 3013 3
ECED 20022 2
Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16
Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ECED 30432 3 ECED 31622 2 ECED 32622 2 ECED 4915 15
ECED 30532 3 ECED 31722 2 ECED 32722 2
HIST 2153 3 ECED 31832 3 ECED 32832 3
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 117
Humanities1 3 ECED 31922 2 ECED 32922 2
BIOL 3213 or PHSC
3213
3 ECED 31132 3 ECED 32132 3
ECED 31222 2 ECED 32222 2
MATH 30332 3 Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

Curriculum in Emergency Administration and Management
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Fine Arts/Humanities1 3 Fine Arts/Humanities1 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1
MATH 1113 3 EAM 1013 3 EAM 30034 3 EAM 4033 3
EAM 1003 3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3
Administrative3 3 Administrative3 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16

Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
EAM Core4 6 EAM 3206 6 EAM Core4 6 EAM 4106 6
Administrative3 3 EAM 3123 3 Elective 3 Elective 3
Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
6
Elective 3 Administrative3 3 Administrative3 3
EAM 4023 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 9

Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1
MATH 1113 3 EAM 1013 3 EAM 31234 3 EAM 4033 3
EAM 1003 3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3
Administrative3 3 Administrative3 3
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16

Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
EAM 3123 3 EAM 3003 3 EAM Core4 9
EAM 4023 3 EAM 3206 6 Elective 3
Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 Interdisciplinary
Core2
6 Interdisciplinary
Core2
3 EAM 4106 6
Administrative3 3 Administrative3 3 Administrative3 3 Elective 3
Elective 3

Total Hours 15 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 9
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions ”General Education Requirements” on page 83.
2See Appropriate alternatives in “Interdisciplinary Core”
3See appropriate alternatives in “Required Administrative Core”.
4See appropriate substitutions in “EAM Core”
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 107

Curriculum in Professional Studies
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 Social Sciences1 3 Humanities1 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 ENGL 2053 3 Specialty Course2 3
Social Sciences1 3 Social Sciences1 3 SPH 2003 3 Technical Course3 3
Specialty Course2 3 MATH 1113 3 Specialty Course2 3 U.S. History1 3
COMS 1003 or
BUAD 2003
3 Specialty Course2 6 Fine Arts1 3 Elective (3000-4000
Level)
3
BUAD 2053 or MATH
2163
3 WS 10021 2
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 19 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 17
Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
Specialty Course2 3 Technical Courses3 6 PS 3003 3 PS 4006 6
PSY 3093 3 Elective (3000-4000
Level)
3 Technical Courses3 6 Technical Courses3 9
Technical Courses3 6 PS 3023 3 Elective (3000-4000
Level)
3
Elective (3000-4000
Level)
3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12 Total Hours 12 Total Hours 15
Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester
Freshman Sophomore
Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 Social Sciences1 3 Humanities1 3
Science with Lab1 4 Science with Lab1 4 ENGL 2053 3 Speciality Course2 3
Social Science1 3 Social Sciences1 3 SPH 2003 3 Technical Courses3 3
Speciality Course2 3 MATH 1113 3 Speciality Course2 3 U.S. HIST1 3
COMS 1003 or
BUAD 2003
3 Specialty Courses2 6 Fine Arts1 3 Elective (3000-4000
Level)
3
BUAD 2053 or MATH
2163
3 WS 10021 2

Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12 Total Hours 12 Total Hours 15
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in ”General Education Requirements” on page 83.
2Courses in the concentration areas as listed below, or a validated NOCTI exam in the student’s area of concentration may serve
as a Specialty Area-same requirements for NOCTI exam as listed in the Industrial Systems requirements.
3 Technical courses taken as part of an associate degree or from a community college may be transferred into the BPS degree.
4At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level courses: no more than 27 hours of electives towards
the degree may be taken from the School of Business.
102 Arkansas Tech University
Specialty/Concentration Areas:

Early Childhood
Education
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education is structured to
provide a seamless acquisition of academic requirements for various career levels in
occupations related to child care and early childhood education in the public and
private sectors. The early childhood education courses provide the academic
requirements for meeting assessment guidelines for the Child Development Associate
(CDA) credential. The general education courses meet the requirements for the
Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.

Associate Degrees and
Technical Certificates
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes,
and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be
transferred to another institution. While a few institutions have recently begun to accept
some courses in A.A.S. programs, the general rule is that courses in the A.A.S.
Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom
transfer is important should get assurance in writing in advance and only from the
institution to which they wish to transfer.

Industrial Systems
Associate of Applied
Science
The Industrial Systems program leads to the Associate of Applied Science
degree. This program is designed to: (1) prepare students for jobs in the use and
maintenance of common electrical and electronic instruments along with industrial
machines and equipment, and (2) enhance the technical skills and job-related
knowledge of persons who are currently employed in the industrial field or anticipating
a career in a related field.
Early Childhood Education: 18 hours
Take: ECED 2001 and ECED 2002
(concurrent enrollment); ECED 3023 and
ECED 3033 (concurrent enrollment); EDMD
3013, MATH 2033, and BIOL 3213.
Information Technology: 19 hours
Take: COMS 1333, COMS 1403, COMS 1411,
COMS 2003, COMS 2233, COMS 2700, COMS
2703, and 3 hours COMS elective credit.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology: 19 hours
Take: PSY 2003, PSY 2053, PSY 2074 and
9 hours from the following: PSY 2023, PSY
3093, PSY 4033, PSY 4043, PSY 4234.
Criminal Justice: 18 hours
Take: CJ 2003, CJ 2043, CJ 3023, CJ/RS 3063,
CJ 3103, and CJ 3153.
Public Relations: 18 hours
Take: SPH 3033, SPH 4153, JOUR 3173,
JOUR 4173, JOUR 3273, and COMS 2003.
Agriculture Business: 18 hours
Take: AGBU 2063, AGBU 2073, AGBU 3133,
AGBU 4013, AGBU 4003, and AGBU 4023.

Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 1013 3 ENGL 1023 3 ART 2123 3 POLS 2003 3
Mathematics1 3 PHSC 1013 3 HIST 2003 or 2013 3 ECE 2991-92 9
BIOL 1014 4 PHSC 1021 1 Humanities1 3
SOC 1003 3 PE 2513 3 ECE 2513 3
ECE 2312 2 WS 1002 2 ECE 2613 3
ECE 2112 2 ECE 2212 2
GEOG 2013 3

Total Hours 17 Total Hours 17 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 12
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in ”General Education Requirements” on page 83.
2Enrollment must be approved by advisor.
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 103
Courses in general areas related to electronics and maintenance for industry are
combined with general education courses to provide a firm foundation in basic
electronics, math, and writing skills. Instruction also includes power distribution,
programmable logic controllers, hydraulic power, welding, and basic machining.
Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting skills and preventive maintenance techniques.
Upon advisor approval, documented competencies acquired through training,
certification, or licensure may be substituted as equivalencies for related technical
courses. The majority of the technical courses are offered on a flexible schedule on
campus, at off-site industrial locations, or on the web.

To be admitted to the program, one must do the following: (1) apply for admission
to Arkansas Tech University, (2) send to the university a certified copy of high school
transcript, GED certificate, or college transcript(s), and (3) take the ACT or COMPASS.
Those who make a score of less than 19 on the ACT in English, Mathematics, or
Reading will need to take the appropriate developmental course or courses. Those who
make a score of less that 42 in Math, 75 in Writing and 82 in Reading on the
COMPASS will also be required to take the appropriate developmental course or
courses.

The program allows the student to earn up to six hours of articulated college
credit for demonstrated competencies validated by an exam provided by the National
Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). In order to receive validated
credit:

1. The student may take a teacher/expert worker exam in the occupational area
for which the student is requesting credit and score no lower than one standard
deviation below the national mean.

2. The student must successfully complete 15 semester hours of credit at
Arkansas Tech University (excluding developmental hours) before the six hours
of validated credit can be awarded.

3. The credit awarded for articulated competency will be designated on the
transcript but will not count in the calculation of the student’s grade point
average.

4. Scores from the NOCTI exam completed more than five (5) years prior to
application for admission to the program will not be accepted.

Curriculum in Industrial Systems
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 1013 3 ENGL 1023 3 TMAT 1003 3 TMAC 1013 3
COMS 1003 3 TELT 1123 3 TELT 1313 3 MCEG 1002 2
TELT 1013 3 TELT 1223 3 TELT 2013 3 Technical Elective2 3
TDFT 1013 3 Mathematics1 3 Technical Elective2 3 TELT 2503 3
TIPM 1103 3 TMAC 1133 3 Social Sciences1 3 TMAC 1023 3
TIPM 1203 3 TELT 2223 3

Total Hours 15 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 17
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in ”General Education Requirements” on page 83.
2Technical Electives: Six hours may be selected from the following courses: TELT 2991-5, TELT 2233, TACR 2223, TACR
2213, TACR 2013, COMS 1203 (comparable computer course may be substituted upon approval of advisor).
104 Arkansas Tech University

Technical Electives
Each student will be required to complete 6 hours of technical electives. In
selecting courses to fulfill the technical elective hours, the student shall work with an
advisor to develop a cohesive set of courses to address the particular needs of the
students. NOCTI scores which meet the required standards may be used as an
equivalency to satisfy the six hours of technical electives.
Advanced Problems in Industrial Systems (TELT 2991-5)
Advanced PLC Systems (TELT 2233)
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems (TACR 2223)
Introduction to Boiler and Steam Generation (TACR 2213)
Introduction to Air Conditioning Systems (TACR 2013)
Programming in Basic (COMS 1203)*
*Comparable computer course may be substituted upon approval of advisor.

Industrial Electronic
Technology
Technical Certificate
The Technical Certificate in Industrial Electronic Technology is designed to
enhance the technical skills and job-related knowledge of individuals who are currently
employed in the industrial field as well as other persons seeking careers in Industrial
Systems. Upon advisor approval, documented competencies acquired through
training, certification, or licensure may be substituted as equivalencies for related
technical courses. The majority of the technical courses are offered on a flexible
schedule on campus, at off-site industrial locations and on the web. Courses taken for
the certificate may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial
Systems.

Certificate Requirements
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Freshman
Fall Spring
TELT 1013 3 TELT 1123 3
COMS 1003 3 TELT 1223 3
TDFT 1013 3 ENGL 10131 3
TIPM 1103 3 TELT 2013 3
TMAT 1003 3 TELT 1313 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in ”General Education Requirements

Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester Freshman Sophomore
Fall Spring Fall Spring
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ACCT 2003 3 ACCT 2013 3
HIST 1503 3 HIST 1513 3 ECON 2003 3 ECON 2013 3
BUAD 1003 3 SPH 2173 3 MGMT 2013 3 Science with Lab1 4
COMS 1003 3 PSY 2003 3 BUAD 2033 3 BUAD 2053 3
MATH 11132 3 MATH 2243 3 Science with Lab1 4 Fine Art/Humanities1 3

Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16

Junior Senior
Fall Spring Fall Spring
MGMT 3003 3 MGMT 3103 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3
MKT 3043 3 FIN 3063 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3
ECON 3003 3 ACCT 3063 or 4023 3 MGMT 4013 3 MGMT 4083 3
U.S. History3 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Elective 3 Elective 3
BUAD 3023 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3
Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1
Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester Freshman Sophomore

Spring Fall Spring Fall
ENGL 10131 3 ENGL 10231 3 ACCT 2003 3 ACCT 2013 3
HIST 1503 3 HIST 1513 3 ECON 2003 3 ECON 2013 3
BUAD 1003 3 SPH 2173 3 MGMT 2013 3 Science with Lab1 4
COMS 1003 3 PSY 2003 3 BUAD 2033 3 BUAD 2053 3
MATH 11132 3 MATH 2243 3 Science with Lab1 4 Fine Art/Humanities1 3
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16

Junior Senior
Spring Fall Spring Fall
MGMT 3003 3 MGMT 3103 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3
MKT 3043 3 FIN 3063 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3
ECON 3003 3 ACCT 3063 or 4023 3 MGMT 4013 3 MGMT 4083 3
U.S. History3 3 Mgmt/Mkt Elective4 3 Elective 3 Elective 3
BUAD 3023 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Fine Art/Humanities1 3
Physical Activity1 1 Physical Activity1 1

Total Hours 16 Total Hours 16 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in “General Education Requirements” on page 83.
2Students who have two years of high school algebra with a grade of “C” or better and a math ACT score of 22 or above may omit
College Algebra and enroll directly in MATH 2243, Calculus for Business and Economics. If omitted, an additional 3 hours of
electives will be required.
3Three hours must be taken from the following: HIST 2003, HIST 2013, or POLS 2003.
4The 15 hours of Management and Marketing electives must include six hours of Marketing electives, six hours of Management
electives with the remaining three hours from either a management or a marketing elective. Only three hours of management/
marketing internship will apply to this requirement.

Curriculum in Management and Marketing

Minor
Business
The minor in Business is available to students who wish to add to their knowledge
of business for personal edification or for professional purposes, but not open to School
of Business majors. Please note that for non-business majors, no more than 30
hours of courses offered by the School of Business may be counted toward
completion of degree requirements.
The minor in Business requires 21 hours of courses:
BUAD 1003
BUAD 2003 or COMS 1003
ACCT 2003
ECON 2003
BUAD 2033
MGMT 3003
MKT 3043
for many majors ECON 2003 can be used to satisfy 3 hours of the general education
social science requirement.
in order to take the upper division (3000-4000 level) MKT and MGMT courses, the
student must have completed 54 hours including all 2000 level courses listed above,
have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and permission from the Dean of Business.