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BS in Technical Studies

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Technical Studies is a 120-credit program designed to prepare students with diversified knowledge within applied science and technology. This degree is designed for students in multiple disciplinary occupations, such as technical supervisors responsible for mechanical and electrical operations; clinical supervisors responsible for radiation protection, radiations therapy, and medical imaging; and technologists responsible for troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and programmable logic interfaces. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses.

Degree Requirements

CIS-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-121

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra 

PHY-115 or CHE-121

PHY-116 or CHE-122

NOTE:

  • How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students may earn credits by selected licenses, certifications, related military or industrial training, transfer credits, Thomas Edison State University courses, or prior learning assessment (PLA).
  • All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101English Composition I

3
ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical Information Literacy

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280Forensic Science

3

HIS-113American History I

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291Criminology

3

HIS-114American History II

3

HUM-103Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-107Computer Concepts and Applications

3

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

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OR
CHE-121General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Technical Studies (55 Credits)

STA-201Principles of Statistics

3

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Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

3
-

PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

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OR
CHE-122General Chemistry II with Lab

4

A. Technical Discipline (39 Credits)

     Technical Courses: A total of 12 area of study credits must be from 300- or 400-level courses

     21 credits from a single discipline

     18 credits from other applied science and technology disciplines

A. Technical Core (6 Credits)

MAN-435Project Management

3

APS-401Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120