Bachelor of Science - Design

The purpose of the design program is to prepare graduates for careers as design technologists; architectural and mechanical. As a design technologist, you may work independently, or you may work as a member of a design team, or you may supervise a design team or manage a design project. Your academic preparation in design focuses on contemporary design practices found in the various engineering disciplines as well as in architecture. Extensive use of technology, including the Internet and design-based programs, are stressed. Opportunities to gain real-life, hands-on experiences are plentiful. These opportunities include but are not limited to part-time and temporary jobs and paying and non-paying co-op or internship positions.

Each graduate will possess knowledge and to demonstrate skills in applying design and drafting concepts and nationally recognized standards and practices to the solution of a broad and varied range of design problems. The BS in design degree is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). Professional opportunities upon graduation are most commonly found among the various engineering disciplines and in the field of architecture. Accordingly, two program options are available.

The architectural technology concentration prepares graduates for careers in architectural and engineering firms, site development, building construction, and related fields. Graduates develop plans, specifications, construction drawings and related architectural and construction documentation.

The mechanical technology concentration prepares graduates for careers in application of machine and mechanical system principles to the development of automated systems and equipment. Graduates often work as a part of an engineering team engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving all aspects of mechanical systems.